Seattle, Washington vs. Mountain Center, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Center, California is 21.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,243 in Mountain Center, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Center, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Mountain Center
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Mountain Center, CA
Compared to Seattle, Mountain Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.7% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower