Portland, Oregon vs. Seal Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seal Beach, California is 39.6% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $104,683 in Seal Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seal Beach, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Seal Beach
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Seal Beach, CA
Compared to Portland, Seal Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% higher
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower