Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Storm Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Storm Lake, Iowa is 55.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $22,080 in Storm Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Storm Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Storm Lake
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Storm Lake, IA
Compared to Seattle, Storm Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.8% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.8% higher
  Commute
  56.4% lower
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower

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