Norwalk, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 18.4% more expensive than Norwalk, California.

You would need a salary of $59,210 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwalk, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Norwalk, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Seattle
than in Norwalk, California
Norwalk, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Norwalk, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.9% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher