Buffalo, New York vs. Seal Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seal Beach, California is 108.8% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $229,695 in Seal Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seal Beach, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
408% more expensive in Seal Beach
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Seal Beach, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Seal Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.8% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,074.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher