Cost of Living Calculator - Valley Center, California vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 4.0% more expensive than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $77,974 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Valley Center, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
16% more expensive in Seattle
than in Valley Center, California
Valley Center, CA vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Valley Center, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.7% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher

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