Folsom, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 13.1% more expensive than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $96,112 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Seattle
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Folsom, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% lower
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher