Irvine, CA vs Seattle, WA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Irvine, CA = $100,364 in Seattle, WA
Buying power is 0.4% higher in Seattle, WA
Median Rent
$2,893 vs $1,998
-30.9% lower in Seattle, WA
Median Income
$129,647 vs $121,984
-5.9% lower in Seattle, WA
Home Value
$1,115,400 vs $912,100
-18.2% lower in Seattle, WA
Price Level
112.6 vs 113.0
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$115,700 vs $79,900
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
26.8% vs 19.7%
Lower is more affordable