Davis, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 9.0% more expensive than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $217,895 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Davis, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% more expensive in Seattle
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Davis, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.6% lower
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher