Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Valley Center, Kansas


The cost of living in Valley Center, Kansas is 48.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $25,536 in Valley Center, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Center, Kansas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Valley Center
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Valley Center, KS
Compared to Seattle, Valley Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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)
  78.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.1% higher
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower

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