Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Alturas, California


The cost of living in Alturas, California is 52.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $23,600 in Alturas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alturas, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Alturas
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Alturas, CA
Compared to Seattle, Alturas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.4% higher
  Commute
  44.4% lower
  Health
  35.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower

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