Seattle, Washington vs. Norwalk, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norwalk, California is 15.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,223 in Norwalk, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norwalk, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Norwalk
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Norwalk, CA
Compared to Seattle, Norwalk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.6% higher
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower