Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs West Plains, Kansas


The cost of living in West Plains, Kansas is 57.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $31,645 in West Plains, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Plains, Kansas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in West Plains
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs West Plains, KS
Compared to Seattle, West Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.9% higher
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  28.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower

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