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PALO ALTO vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Palo Alto, California vs. Seattle, Washington
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is
61.2%
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California.
You would need a salary of
$54,279
in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Seattle
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Palo Alto, Seattle is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
61.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
12.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
75.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
23.5% lower
Commute
2.2% lower
Health
18.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
13.4% higher
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