What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Whittier, California?

Median Home Cost is 18% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Whittier, California?

A salary of $140,000 in Whittier, California should increase to $156,822 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WHITTIER vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Whittier, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 12.0% more expensive than Whittier, California.

You would need a salary of $156,822 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Whittier, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Seattle
than in Whittier, California

Whittier, CA vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Whittier, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

25.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

30.6% lower

Commute

15.0% lower

Health

1.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Whittier, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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