Seattle, Washington vs. Elk Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Creek, California is 43.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $28,129 in Elk Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Creek, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Elk Creek
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Elk Creek, CA
Compared to Seattle, Elk Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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)
  81.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.1% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  37.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower