Seaside, California vs. Madison, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 31.7% cheaper than Seaside, California.

You would need a salary of $34,130 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Seaside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is cheaper than Seaside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Madison
than in Seaside, California
Seaside, CA vs. Madison, AL
Compared to Seaside, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher