Seal Beach, California vs. Auburn, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Alabama is 47.2% cheaper than Seal Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $26,407 in Auburn, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Seal Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Alabama is cheaper than Seal Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Auburn
than in Seal Beach, California
Seal Beach, CA vs. Auburn, AL
Compared to Seal Beach, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher