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 $76,654 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
      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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.2% higher
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower