Shoreline, Washington vs. West Branch, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Branch, Iowa is 45.0% cheaper than Shoreline, Washington.

You would need a salary of $129,807 in West Branch, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Shoreline, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Branch, Iowa is cheaper than Shoreline, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in West Branch
than in Shoreline, Washington
Shoreline, WA vs. West Branch, IA
Compared to Shoreline, West Branch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.0% higher
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower