Seaside, California vs. Forest, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest, Virginia is 33.5% cheaper than Seaside, California.

You would need a salary of $23,925 in Forest, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Seaside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest, Virginia is cheaper than Seaside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Forest
than in Seaside, California
Seaside, CA vs. Forest, VA
Compared to Seaside, Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower