Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

Los Angeles vs Seattle

$75,000 salary · single filer · 2-bedroom apartment

Monthly take-home pay

Los Angeles$4,842

Seattle$5,096

2-bedroom rent (HUD FMR)

Los Angeles$2,601

Seattle$2,501

Left after rent

Los Angeles$2,241

Seattle$2,595

Thinking about moving from Los Angeles to Seattle on a $75k salary? On $75,000 a year, you take home $4,842/mo in Los Angeles and $5,096/mo in Seattle after taxes. Factor in a 2-bedroom apartment and you're left with $2,241/mo in Los Angeles vs $2,595/mo in Seattle. Numbers use 2026 tax brackets and HUD fair market rents. Treat them as a starting point, not financial advice.

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