What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Mariposa, California?

Median Home Cost is 131% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Mariposa, California?

A salary of $35,000 in Mariposa, California should increase to $53,635 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MARIPOSA vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Mariposa, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 53.2% more expensive than Mariposa, California.

You would need a salary of $53,635 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mariposa, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Mariposa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Seattle
than in Mariposa, California

Mariposa, CA vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Mariposa, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

53.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

203.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

34.3% lower

Commute

26.8% higher

Health

26.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Mariposa, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mariposa, CA vs. Seattle, WA

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