Oakland, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 4.9% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $38,028 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
26% cheaper in Seattle
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Oakland, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher