Ripon, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 22.8% more expensive than Ripon, California.

You would need a salary of $61,375 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Ripon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Seattle
than in Ripon, California
Ripon, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Ripon, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.1% lower
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher