Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Orinda, California


The cost of living in Orinda, California is 112.3% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $159,252 in Orinda, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orinda, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Orinda
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Orinda, CA
Compared to Seattle, Orinda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.3% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.7% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  37.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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