Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Plainwell, Michigan


The cost of living in Plainwell, Michigan is 48.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,394 in Plainwell, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainwell, Michigan is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Plainwell
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Plainwell, MI
Compared to Seattle, Plainwell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.1% higher
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower

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