Seattle, Washington vs. Smith River, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smith River, California is 40.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,006 in Smith River, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smith River, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Smith River
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Smith River, CA
Compared to Seattle, Smith River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower