Carson, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 12.0% more expensive than Carson, California.

You would need a salary of $168,024 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Carson, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Seattle
than in Carson, California
Carson, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Carson, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher