Carrboro, North Carolina vs. Seaside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seaside, California is 38.1% more expensive than Carrboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,043 in Seaside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seaside, California is more expensive than Carrboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Seaside
than in Carrboro, North Carolina
Carrboro, NC vs. Seaside, CA
Compared to Carrboro, Seaside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  40.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower