Melbourne Beach, Florida vs. Seal Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seal Beach, California is 54.0% more expensive than Melbourne Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $231,000 in Seal Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seal Beach, California is more expensive than Melbourne Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Seal Beach
than in Melbourne Beach, Florida
Melbourne Beach, FL vs. Seal Beach, CA
Compared to Melbourne Beach, Seal Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher