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


The cost of living in Ridgeway, Iowa is 48.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,573 in Ridgeway, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgeway, Iowa is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Ridgeway
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Ridgeway, IA
Compared to Seattle, Ridgeway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.2% higher
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  45.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower

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