Seattle, Washington vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 65.4% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $95,918 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Seattle, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.4% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.7% higher
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower