Palm Springs, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 25.4% more expensive than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $62,706 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Seattle
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Palm Springs, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.6% lower
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher