Moving from Seattle, WA to Los Angeles, CA

Straight-line distance: 962 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$1,379 – $2,186
2-3 bedroom$3,255 – $5,104
4+ bedroom house$5,511 – $8,602

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

How Los Angeles compares to Seattle

Seattle's median home value is $879,900 — 7% higher than Los Angeles's $822,600.

Median household income is $116,068 in Seattle versus $76,244 in Los Angeles.

Typical rent runs $1,945 in Seattle and $1,791 in Los Angeles.

On housing costs, Los Angeles, CA looks more affordable than Seattle, WA — lower median home value and rent. This reflects housing only, not total cost of living.

MetricSeattle, WALos Angeles, CA
Population734,6033,881,041
Median home value$879,900$822,600
Median household income$116,068$76,244
Median gross rent$1,945$1,791
Climate risk (FEMA)Very HighVery High

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.