What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Palmdale, California?

Median Home Cost is 85% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Palmdale, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Palmdale, California should increase to $63,802 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PALMDALE vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Palmdale, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 27.6% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $63,802 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Seattle
than in Palmdale, California

Palmdale, CA vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Palmdale, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

128.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

39.4% lower

Commute

23.5% lower

Health

0.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Palmdale, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Palmdale, CA vs. Seattle, WA

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