Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs West Kootenai, Montana


The cost of living in West Kootenai, Montana is 50.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,874 in West Kootenai, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Kootenai, Montana is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in West Kootenai
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs West Kootenai, MT
Compared to Seattle, West Kootenai is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% higher
  Commute
  48.3% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower

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