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URBANDALE vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Urbandale, Iowa vs. Seattle, Washington
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is
84.0%
more expensive
than Urbandale, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$167,432
in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is
more expensive
than Urbandale, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Seattle
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Urbandale, Seattle is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
84.0% higher
Child Care
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Renter
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Food
8.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
192.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
23.7% lower
Commute
88.6% higher
Health
13.9% lower
Taxes
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Personal
32.4% higher
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