What is a pro or con of living in Seal Beach, Californiacompared to Oceanside, California?

Median Home Cost is 32% more expensive in Seal Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Seal Beach, California copmared to Oceanside, California?

A salary of $30,000 in Oceanside, California should increase to $37,947 in Seal Beach, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OCEANSIDE vs. SEAL BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Oceanside, California vs. Seal Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seal Beach, California is 26.5% more expensive than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $37,947 in Seal Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seal Beach, California is more expensive than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Seal Beach
than in Oceanside, California

Oceanside, CA vs. Seal Beach, CA

Compared to Oceanside, Seal Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

85.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% lower

Commute

8.6% higher

Health

4.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Oceanside, California vs. Seal Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Oceanside, CA vs. Seal Beach, CA

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