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SEATTLE vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Seattle, Washington vs. Los Angeles, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
5.0%
more expensive
than Seattle, Washington.
You would need a salary of
$116,557
in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is
more expensive
than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Seattle, Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
5.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
4.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
3.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
36.2% higher
Commute
20.2% higher
Health
2.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
13.0% lower
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