Seattle, Washington vs. West Bend, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Bend, Iowa is 56.2% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $21,901 in West Bend, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Bend, Iowa is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in West Bend
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. West Bend, IA
Compared to Seattle, West Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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)
  84.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.1% higher
  Commute
  54.9% lower
  Health
  34.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower