Seal Beach, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 13.2% cheaper than Seal Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $143,214 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seal Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Seal Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in San Diego
than in Seal Beach, California
Seal Beach, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Seal Beach, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher