Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs South El Monte, California


The cost of living in South El Monte, California is 14.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,915 in South El Monte, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South El Monte, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in South El Monte
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs South El Monte, CA
Compared to Seattle, South El Monte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.8% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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