Seattle, Washington vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 12.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $87,902 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Santa Clarita
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Seattle, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.3% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower