Shawnee, Kansas vs. Seal Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seal Beach, California is 79.1% more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $188,023 in Seal Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seal Beach, California is more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Seal Beach
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. Seal Beach, CA
Compared to Shawnee, Seal Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.1% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  39.1% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower