San Jose, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 22.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $345,161 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Seattle
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to San Jose, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  28.9% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
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  Personal
  14.6% higher
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