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SAN JOSE vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Jose, California vs. Seattle, Washington
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is
22.0%
cheaper
than San Jose, California.
You would need a salary of
$398,037
in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is
cheaper
than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Seattle
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to San Jose, Seattle is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
22.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
4.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
28.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
28.9% lower
Commute
8.9% lower
Health
18.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
14.6% higher
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