What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Desert Hot Springs, California?

Median Home Cost is 132% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Desert Hot Springs, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Desert Hot Springs, California should increase to $76,481 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 53.0% more expensive than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $76,481 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Seattle
than in Desert Hot Springs, California

Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

53.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

219.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

35.5% lower

Commute

4.7% lower

Health

1.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.5% higher

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Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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