Emeryville, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 17.7% more expensive than Emeryville, California.

You would need a salary of $100,021 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Emeryville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Emeryville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Seattle
than in Emeryville, California
Emeryville, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Emeryville, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher