Aptos, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 20.5% cheaper than Aptos, California.

You would need a salary of $198,815 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Aptos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Aptos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Seattle
than in Aptos, California
Aptos, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Aptos, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% lower
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher