Sonoma, California vs. Seaside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seaside, California is 15.0% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $42,491 in Seaside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seaside, California is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Seaside
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Seaside, CA
Compared to Sonoma, Seaside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower