Los Angeles Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Seattle Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
85
Los Angeles
vs
82
Seattle
Seattle is 3 pts cheaper
Rent
85
Los Angeles
vs
78
Seattle
Seattle is 7 pts cheaper
Groceries
95
Los Angeles
vs
95
Seattle
Same cost
Restaurants
90
Los Angeles
vs
92
Seattle
Los Angeles is 2 pts cheaper
Transport
105
Los Angeles
vs
88
Seattle
Seattle is 17 pts cheaper
Utilities
90
Los Angeles
vs
85
Seattle
Seattle is 5 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Seattle to match a Los Angeles salary
| Salary in Los Angeles | Equivalent in Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $48,235 | $1,765 less |
| $75,000 | $72,353 | $2,647 less |
| $100,000 | $96,471 | $3,529 less |
| $125,000 | $120,588 | $4,412 less |
| $150,000 | $144,706 | $5,294 less |
| $200,000 | $192,941 | $7,059 less |
Los Angeles vs Seattle: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 3%. Seattle is the more affordable option.
Rent: Los Angeles has a rent index of 85, while Seattle has 78.
Average Salaries: Los Angeles: $4,800/month vs Seattle: $5,800/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Los Angeles wins 1, while Seattle wins 4.
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