Seattle, Washington vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grass Valley, California is 24.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $150,417 in Grass Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grass Valley, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Grass Valley
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Grass Valley, CA
Compared to Seattle, Grass Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.0% higher
  Commute
  43.1% lower
  Health
  36.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower