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

Housing is 38% more expensive in Seattle.

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

A salary of $40,000 in Rancho Mirage, California should increase to $45,382 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.

RANCHO MIRAGE vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Mirage, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 13.5% more expensive than Rancho Mirage, California.

You would need a salary of $45,382 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Mirage, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Rancho Mirage, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
38% more expensive in Seattle
than in Rancho Mirage, California

Rancho Mirage, CA vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Rancho Mirage, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

38.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

35.5% lower

Commute

2.9% higher

Health

1.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Rancho Mirage, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Mirage, CA vs. Seattle, WA

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