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

Median Home Cost is 52% more expensive in Seattle.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Palm Desert, California should increase to $67,935 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.

PALM DESERT vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Palm Desert, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 35.9% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $67,935 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Seattle
than in Palm Desert, California

Palm Desert, CA vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Palm Desert, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

101.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

37.7% lower

Commute

9.3% higher

Health

1.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Palm Desert, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Palm Desert, CA vs. Seattle, WA

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