Seattle vs Los Angeles

Cost of living comparison — which city stretches your money further?

More Affordable
Seattle

United States

131cost index

Seattle is 31% more expensive than the US average.

Los Angeles

United States

133cost index

Los Angeles is 33% more expensive than the US average.

Price Difference

1.5%

Los Angeles is 1.5% pricier than Seattle

Salary Equivalent

0.98x

$1,000 in Los Angeles = $985 in Seattle