Seattle, Washington vs. Hot Springs, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, South Dakota is 46.2% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,316 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, South Dakota is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Hot Springs, SD
Compared to Seattle, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% higher
  Commute
  51.5% lower
  Health
  68.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower