Orange, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 2.3% more expensive than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $138,128 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Orange, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% more expensive in Seattle
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Orange, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% lower
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher