Seattle, Washington vs. Davis, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Davis, California is 8.2% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $87,187 in Davis, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Davis, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in Davis
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Davis, CA
Compared to Seattle, Davis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.8% higher
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower