Seattle, Washington vs. Los Osos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Osos, California is 13.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $25,870 in Los Osos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Osos, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Los Osos
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Los Osos, CA
Compared to Seattle, Los Osos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower