Seattle, Washington vs. Piedmont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piedmont, California is 114.0% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $428,010 in Piedmont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piedmont, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Piedmont
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Piedmont, CA
Compared to Seattle, Piedmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.0% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower