Madison, Wisconsin vs. Seal Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seal Beach, California is 82.2% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $136,686 in Seal Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seal Beach, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Seal Beach
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Seal Beach, CA
Compared to Madison, Seal Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.2% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  41.7% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower