Cost of Living Calculator - Storm Lake, Iowa vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 126.5% more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $120,019 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
449% more expensive in Seattle
than in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, IA vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Storm Lake, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.5% higher
      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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  533.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% lower
  Commute
  129.5% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% higher

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