Madison, Wisconsin vs. Seaside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seaside, California is 42.3% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $199,231 in Seaside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seaside, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Seaside
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Seaside, CA
Compared to Madison, Seaside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  54.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower