Cost of Living Calculator - Los Altos, California vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 64.4% cheaper than Los Altos, California.

You would need a salary of $17,787 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Los Altos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Seattle
than in Los Altos, California
Los Altos, CA vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Los Altos, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.4% lower
      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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher

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