Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs St. Joseph, Missouri


The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 55.2% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $27,785 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Seattle, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.7% higher
  Commute
  48.4% lower
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% lower

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