Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Paola, Kansas


The cost of living in Paola, Kansas is 44.2% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $27,890 in Paola, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paola, Kansas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Paola
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Paola, KS
Compared to Seattle, Paola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.7% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower

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