Los Angeles, CA vs Seattle, WA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Los Angeles, CA = $97,866 in Seattle, WA
Buying power is -2.1% lower in Seattle, WA
Median Rent
$1,879 vs $1,998
6.3% higher in Seattle, WA
Median Income
$80,366 vs $121,984
51.8% higher in Seattle, WA
Home Value
$879,500 vs $912,100
3.7% higher in Seattle, WA
Price Level
115.5 vs 113.0
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$75,200 vs $79,900
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
28.1% vs 19.7%
Lower is more affordable