South Pasadena, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 25.1% cheaper than South Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $56,208 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in South Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than South Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Seattle
than in South Pasadena, California
South Pasadena, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to South Pasadena, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher

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