Cost of Living Calculator - Federal Way, Washington vs Seal Beach, California


The cost of living in Seal Beach, California is 37.8% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $103,356 in Seal Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seal Beach, California is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Seal Beach
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs Seal Beach, CA
Compared to Federal Way, Seal Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.4% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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