Tustin, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 2.5% more expensive than Tustin, California.

You would need a salary of $87,129 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tustin, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Tustin, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% more expensive in Seattle
than in Tustin, California
Tustin, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Tustin, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% lower
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher