salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,498
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,339
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$88,371
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$921,200
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,050
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$151
$109
👥 People living there
3,857,263
754,195
Commute to work
30.7 min
26 min
College degree
38.5%
68.4%
Own their home
36%
43.7%
Below poverty line
16.5%
9.9%
Unemployment
8.2%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Los Angeles for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Seattle for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Los Angeles | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $57,280 | +60% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $73,810 | $101,780 | +38% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $71,110 | $95,230 | +34% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 | $61,500 | +29% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,990 | $102,170 | +23% in Seattle |
| Cashier | $36,980 | $44,210 | +20% in Seattle |
| Truck Driver | $60,340 | $71,240 | +18% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $146,030 | +16% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Los Angeles or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Los Angeles and Seattle cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Los Angeles?
About $58,715 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Los Angeles or Seattle?
The typical household earns $88,371 in Los Angeles and $133,583 in Seattle, 34% more in Seattle.