Seattle, Washington vs. Marshalltown, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marshalltown, Iowa is 56.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $21,722 in Marshalltown, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marshalltown, Iowa is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Marshalltown
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Marshalltown, IA
Compared to Seattle, Marshalltown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.7% higher
  Commute
  54.8% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% lower