Santa Maria, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 38.2% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $69,110 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Seattle
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Santa Maria, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% higher
      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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher