Seattle, Washington vs. Del Mar, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Del Mar, California is 128.5% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $274,255 in Del Mar, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Del Mar, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
314% more expensive in Del Mar
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Del Mar, CA
Compared to Seattle, Del Mar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.5% higher
      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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  246.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.6% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower