Seattle, Washington vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $39,958 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Riverside
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Seattle, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.1% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower