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SEATTLE vs. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Seattle, Washington vs. Sacramento, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Sacramento, California is
27.5%
cheaper
than Seattle, Washington.
You would need a salary of
$71,018
in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is
cheaper
than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Seattle, Sacramento is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
27.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
54.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
43.0% higher
Commute
12.0% lower
Health
17.9% higher
Taxes
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Personal
11.7% lower
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