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 $20,936 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
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  Food
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
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  Personal
  13.4% higher
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