Columbus, Ohio vs. Seal Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seal Beach, California is 113.9% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $162,556 in Seal Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seal Beach, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
372% more expensive in Seal Beach
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Seal Beach, CA
Compared to Columbus, Seal Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.9% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  535.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher