Seattle, Washington vs. La Mirada, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mirada, California is 7.2% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,424 in La Mirada, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mirada, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in La Mirada
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. La Mirada, CA
Compared to Seattle, La Mirada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.6% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower