Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs West Branch, Iowa


The cost of living in West Branch, Iowa is 47.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $26,043 in West Branch, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Branch, Iowa is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in West Branch
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs West Branch, IA
Compared to Seattle, West Branch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.3% higher
  Commute
  44.4% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower

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