Cost of Living Calculator - Orinda, California vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 52.9% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $35,322 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Seattle
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Orinda, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.9% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% lower
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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