Seattle, Washington vs. Atherton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atherton, California is 396.6% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $248,302 in Atherton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atherton, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
799% more expensive in Atherton
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Atherton, CA
Compared to Seattle, Atherton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  396.6% 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
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  775.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.7% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower