La Quinta, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 23.0% more expensive than La Quinta, California.

You would need a salary of $86,114 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in La Quinta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than La Quinta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Seattle
than in La Quinta, California
La Quinta, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to La Quinta, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.8% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher