Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Seal Beach, California


The cost of living in Seal Beach, California is 80.5% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $135,352 in Seal Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seal Beach, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Seal Beach
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Seal Beach, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Seal Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.5% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  265.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  37.2% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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