Gardena, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 9.5% more expensive than Gardena, California.

You would need a salary of $54,729 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Gardena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Seattle
than in Gardena, California
Gardena, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Gardena, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher