What is a pro or con of living in Seal Beach, Californiacompared to University Place, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 81% more expensive in Seal Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Seal Beach, California copmared to University Place, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in University Place, Washington should increase to $70,642 in Seal Beach, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

UNIVERSITY PLACE vs. SEAL BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

University Place, Washington vs. Seal Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seal Beach, California is 41.3% more expensive than University Place, Washington.

You would need a salary of $70,642 in Seal Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in University Place, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seal Beach, California is more expensive than University Place, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Seal Beach
than in University Place, Washington

University Place, WA vs. Seal Beach, CA

Compared to University Place, Seal Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

135.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

41.7% higher

Commute

3.5% higher

Health

5.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.4% lower

Cost of Food

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University Place, Washington vs. Seal Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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University Place, WA vs. Seal Beach, CA

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