Stockton, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 45.2% more expensive than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $290,288 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Stockton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Seattle
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Stockton, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.8% lower
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher