Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs University Heights, Iowa


The cost of living in University Heights, Iowa is 48.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,483 in University Heights, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, University Heights, Iowa is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in University Heights
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs University Heights, IA
Compared to Seattle, University Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.9% higher
  Commute
  51.6% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower

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