Cost of Living Calculator - Carmichael, California vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 28.5% more expensive than Carmichael, California.

You would need a salary of $163,560 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmichael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Carmichael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Seattle
than in Carmichael, California
Carmichael, CA vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Carmichael, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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