Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 111.1 in Seattle, WA in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 2.2% more expensive than Seattle; housing rents differ by 13% (170.4 vs 151.3). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $73,393 buys in Seattle, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Seattle | Los Angeles vs Seattle |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 111.1 | +2.2% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 104.0 | +2.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 151.3 | +12.6% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 92.8 | +70.9% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 106.8 | -2.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 109.1 | +3.9% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Seattle | $48,929 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Seattle | $97,858 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Seattle | $146,786 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.