Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Shelby, Montana


The cost of living in Shelby, Montana is 56.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $21,603 in Shelby, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelby, Montana is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Shelby
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Shelby, MT
Compared to Seattle, Shelby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.8% higher
  Commute
  50.8% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower

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