Seattle, Washington vs. California, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California, Pennsylvania is 53.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $23,033 in California, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in California
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. California, PA
Compared to Seattle, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.9% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.6% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower