Sammamish, Washington vs. Altadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altadena, California is 4.6% cheaper than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,676 in Altadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altadena, California is cheaper than Sammamish, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Altadena
than in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, WA vs. Altadena, CA
Compared to Sammamish, Altadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% lower
      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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower