What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

Housing is 8% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $85,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California should increase to $91,371 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.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 7.5% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $91,371 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
8% more expensive in Seattle
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

8.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

38.0% lower

Commute

17.1% higher

Health

5.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Seattle, WA

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