Sacramento, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 38.0% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $137,993 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Seattle
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Sacramento, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  30.1% lower
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  13.2% higher
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