San Ramon, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 33.1% cheaper than San Ramon, California.

You would need a salary of $33,440 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Ramon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than San Ramon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Seattle
than in San Ramon, California
San Ramon, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to San Ramon, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher