Seattle, Washington vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 10.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $84,256 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Rancho San Diego
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Seattle, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.4% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower