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Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Los Angeles, California

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 5.0% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $945,013 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
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  5.0% higher
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  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  36.2% higher
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
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  Personal
  13.0% lower
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