Athens, Ohio vs. Seaside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seaside, California is 81.7% more expensive than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $90,869 in Seaside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seaside, California is more expensive than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in Seaside
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs. Seaside, CA
Compared to Athens, Seaside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  206.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  65.7% higher
  Health
  59.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher