2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
San Gabriel, CA vs Seattle, WA

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Is it cheaper to live in Seattle or is it cheaper to live in San Gabriel?
- Seattle is 2.2% less expensive than San Gabriel.

Which city has more affordable housing, Seattle or San Gabriel?
- Seattle housing costs are 6.9% less expensive than San Gabriel housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in San Gabriel or is Health Care more affordable in Seattle.
- Health related expenses are 1.7% more in Seattle.
 San Gabriel, CASeattle, WAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock158.1100
 Food & Groceries103.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.2100
 Housing313.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$823,900$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock137.5100
 Miscellaneous133.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for San Gabriel    4 Reviews

Although, many can say California has high prices, too much traffic. The Weather is the big draw for most people. City life and diversity are also high on the list for  More

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Love the views at every turn along the coast areas of San Francisco--Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Bay Bridge, the open ocean. Feel like you are living in a postcard.  More

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It is a great place to work and play. Plenty to do. Close enough to LA while far enough away to be in the calm of  More

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Reviews for Seattle    321 Reviews

I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their  More

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Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects.  More

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if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy  More

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