Seattle, Washington vs. Plains, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plains, Montana is 46.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $26,549 in Plains, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plains, Montana is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Plains
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Plains, MT
Compared to Seattle, Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% higher
  Commute
  45.5% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% lower