Seattle, Washington vs. El Cerrito, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cerrito, California is 18.7% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,327 in El Cerrito, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Cerrito, California is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in El Cerrito
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. El_Cerrito, CA
Compared to Seattle, El_Cerrito is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% higher
      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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.7% higher
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  37.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower