Seal Beach, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 17.0% cheaper than Seal Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $74,708 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Seal Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Seal Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Boston
than in Seal Beach, California
Seal Beach, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Seal Beach, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% lower
      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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher