Irvine, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 7.3% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $97,289 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Seattle
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Irvine, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  30.0% lower
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
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  Personal
  14.6% higher
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