San Jose, CA vs Seattle, WA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in San Jose, CA = $100,110 in Seattle, WA
Buying power is 0.1% higher in Seattle, WA
Median Rent
$2,617 vs $1,998
-23.7% lower in Seattle, WA
Median Income
$141,565 vs $121,984
-13.8% lower in Seattle, WA
Home Value
$1,187,800 vs $912,100
-23.2% lower in Seattle, WA
Price Level
112.9 vs 113.0
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$104,700 vs $79,900
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
22.2% vs 19.7%
Lower is more affordable