El Cerrito, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 15.7% cheaper than El Cerrito, California.

You would need a salary of $286,549 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cerrito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than El Cerrito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Seattle
than in El Cerrito, California
El Cerrito, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to El Cerrito, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher