Seattle, Washington vs. Mammoth Lakes, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mammoth Lakes, California is 23.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,200 in Mammoth Lakes, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mammoth Lakes, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Mammoth Lakes
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Mammoth Lakes, CA
Compared to Seattle, Mammoth Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.0% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  48.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower