Irvine, California vs. Sammamish, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sammamish, Washington is 16.4% more expensive than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $58,200 in Sammamish, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sammamish, Washington is more expensive than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Sammamish
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Sammamish, WA
Compared to Irvine, Sammamish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher