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LOS ANGELES vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Los Angeles, California vs. Seattle, Washington
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is
4.8%
cheaper
than Los Angeles, California.
You would need a salary of
$257,128
in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is
cheaper
than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Seattle
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Los Angeles, Seattle is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
4.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
4.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
3.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
26.6% lower
Commute
16.8% lower
Health
2.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
14.9% higher
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