Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs SeaTac, Washington


The cost of living in SeaTac, Washington is 6.8% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $29,957 in SeaTac, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, SeaTac, Washington is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% more expensive in SeaTac
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs Seatac, WA
Compared to Palm Desert, Seatac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.1% lower
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher

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