Los Angeles, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 4.8% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $28,570 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Seattle
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Los Angeles, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% lower
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher