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
$3,027
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,662
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$132,722
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$784,700
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,890
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$109
👥 People living there
230,221
754,195
Commute to work
34.1 min
26 min
College degree
39.8%
68.4%
Own their home
71.8%
43.7%
Below poverty line
7.4%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Santa Clarita for cheaper homes, less poverty.
- Pick Seattle for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Clarita or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita?
About $60,224 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Santa Clarita or Seattle?
The typical household earns $132,722 in Santa Clarita and $133,583 in Seattle, 1% more in Seattle.