Seattle, Washington vs. Carpinteria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 13.1% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $107,399 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpinteria, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Carpinteria
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Carpinteria, CA
Compared to Seattle, Carpinteria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower