Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Ottosen, Iowa


The cost of living in Ottosen, Iowa is 53.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $23,220 in Ottosen, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottosen, Iowa is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Ottosen
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Ottosen, IA
Compared to Seattle, Ottosen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.1% higher
  Commute
  51.6% lower
  Health
  40.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower

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