What is a pro or con of living in Murrieta, Californiacompared to Seattle, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 27% cheaper in Murrieta.

What salary do I need to live in Murrieta, California copmared to Seattle, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Seattle, Washington could decrease to $39,928 in Murrieta, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SEATTLE vs. MURRIETA
Cost of Living Comparison

Seattle, Washington vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 20.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,928 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Murrieta, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Murrieta
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs. Murrieta, CA

Compared to Seattle, Murrieta is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

37.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

53.5% higher

Commute

14.8% lower

Health

1.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Seattle, Washington vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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