Phoenix, Arizona vs. Seal Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seal Beach, California is 70.0% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $127,507 in Seal Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seal Beach, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Seal Beach
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Seal Beach, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Seal Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.0% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher