Austin, Texas vs. Seaside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seaside, California is 11.5% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,757 in Seaside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seaside, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Seaside
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Seaside, CA
Compared to Austin, Seaside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher