Mill Valley, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 38.8% cheaper than Mill Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $91,727 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Mill Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Seattle
than in Mill Valley, California
Mill Valley, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Mill Valley, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower