Cost of Living Calculator - Bothell, Washington vs Seal Beach, California


The cost of living in Seal Beach, California is 10.8% more expensive than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $55,396 in Seal Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seal Beach, California is more expensive than Bothell, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Seal Beach
than in Bothell, Washington
Bothell, WA vs Seal Beach, CA
Compared to Bothell, Seal Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.6% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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