Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Fair Oaks, California


The cost of living in Fair Oaks, California is 18.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,971 in Fair Oaks, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Oaks, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Fair Oaks
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Fair Oaks, CA
Compared to Seattle, Fair Oaks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.3% higher
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower

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