Anchorage, Alaska vs. Seaside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seaside, California is 24.4% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $93,297 in Seaside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seaside, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Seaside
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Seaside, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Seaside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower