Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Ynez, California vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 19.6% cheaper than Santa Ynez, California.

You would need a salary of $90,051 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ynez, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Santa Ynez, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Seattle
than in Santa Ynez, California
Santa Ynez, CA vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Santa Ynez, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.1% lower
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher

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