Seattle, Washington vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 10.0% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $74,768 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Seattle, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher