Tempe, Arizona vs. Seaside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seaside, California is 28.2% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $185,821 in Seaside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seaside, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Seaside
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Seaside, CA
Compared to Tempe, Seaside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% higher
      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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  55.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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