Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs New Hampton, Iowa


The cost of living in New Hampton, Iowa is 55.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $22,259 in New Hampton, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Hampton, Iowa is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in New Hampton
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs New Hampton, IA
Compared to Seattle, New Hampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.9% higher
  Commute
  50.4% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower

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