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


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 65.2% more expensive than Chester, California.

You would need a salary of $122,221 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Chester, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Seattle
than in Chester, California
Chester, CA vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Chester, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.2% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.7% lower
  Commute
  54.3% higher
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher

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