Fresno, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 62.4% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $649,698 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Seattle
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Fresno, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.4% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.8% lower
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher