Albany, New York vs. Seal Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seal Beach, California is 91.5% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $191,503 in Seal Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seal Beach, California is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
310% more expensive in Seal Beach
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Seal Beach, CA
Compared to Albany, Seal Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  443.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  38.8% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower