Albany, New York vs. Seaside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seaside, California is 49.5% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $134,580 in Seaside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seaside, California is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Seaside
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Seaside, CA
Compared to Albany, Seaside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower