Seaside, California vs. Lorton, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lorton, Virginia is 3.7% cheaper than Seaside, California.

You would need a salary of $48,129 in Lorton, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Seaside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lorton, Virginia is cheaper than Seaside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Lorton
than in Seaside, California
Seaside, CA vs. Lorton, VA
Compared to Seaside, Lorton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher