Seattle, Washington vs. Richmond, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Kentucky is 49.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $45,590 in Richmond, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Kentucky is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Richmond
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Richmond, KY
Compared to Seattle, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% higher
  Commute
  46.7% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% lower