Santa Clara, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 28.6% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $22,126 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Seattle
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Santa Clara, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher