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SAN MATEO vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Mateo, California vs. Seattle, Washington
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is
33.0%
cheaper
than San Mateo, California.
You would need a salary of
$107,135
in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is
cheaper
than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Seattle
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to San Mateo, Seattle is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
33.0% 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
6.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
49.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
25.1% lower
Commute
4.1% lower
Health
24.9% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
0.4% higher
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