Which city has the lowest cost of living: New York City, Seattle, SF/SJ Bay Area or Los Angeles?? (downtown, expensive)

[PrestigiousReputability]

Which ones have the lowest cost of living?

AND CAN YOU RANK THEM FROM MOST EXPENSIVE TO LEAST EXPENSIVE?

[2e1m5a]

I would assume overall:

Bay Area
NYC
LA
Seattle

[OyCrumbler]

NYC
Bay Area
LA
Seattle

The Bay Area and LA are a bit less clear cut. I live in one of those cities, grew up in another, and have worked long contracts in the other two.

[greenlite]

too easy

NYC
Bay
LA
Seattle

Seattle is pretty affordable actually if u live in the suburbs unlike the rest of the list

[nei]

Originally Posted by OyCrumbler

NYC
Bay Area
LA
Seattle

The Bay Area and LA are a bit less clear cut. I live in one of those cities, grew up in another, and have worked long contracts in the other two.

I would have thought the Bay Area is closer to NYC

[DevanXL]

Seattle, No question is the Least expensive

[OyCrumbler]

Originally Posted by nei

I would have thought the Bay Area is closer to NYC

Generally for the same space with similar amenities, I found the Bay Area (specifically SF and Berkeley though) much closer to LA (downtown-ish areas and westside) than NYC (Manhattan, western third of Queens, North and Northwest Brooklyn). I never had to scout for rent in Seattle, but from what I know from friends, it should be lower than the other three.

[Tall Traveler]

NYC
Bay Area
LA
Seattle

[54h4j645jj35]

NYC
Bay area
LA
Seattle

Its could be a toss up between LA and Bay area. Depending mostly where in L.A.

[pwright1]

I would also say NY, SF, LA, Seattle.

I lived in Seattle and now Los Angeles and Seattle was definately cheaper. One thing I find cheaper in LA than all three is public transportation. Subway and light rail rides are $1.50. Parking at subway and light rail stops where available is free. Culver City and Santa Monica Big Blue Bus fares are only $1.00.