Seaside, CA Cost of Living


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Seaside cost of living score
151.9
More expensive
51.9% higher
than the US average
1.3% higher
than the California average
Seaside, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 151.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 51.9% higher than the U.S. average and 1.3% lower than the average for California.

Seaside, CA

Housing costs in Seaside?
A typical home costs $725,300, which is 114.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.1% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Seaside costs $3,040 per month, which is 112.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 29.3% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Seaside?
To live comfortably in Seaside, California, a minimum annual income of $138,960 for a family, and $100,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Seaside?
The cost of living in Seaside, CA is relatively high. This coastal city is located in a prime spot near the Pacific Ocean, and residents enjoy the benefits that come with such a desirable location. The median home price in Seaside is well above the national average, meaning that purchasing a house in the area can be quite costly. Rent prices are also generally expensive; however, there are some more affordable neighborhoods if you are looking for less expensive options. All in all, living in Seaside can be pricey but gives access to beautiful beaches and great amenities to make up for it.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSeasideCaliforniaUnited States
  151.9149.9100.0
  106.6105.1100
  143.798.3100.0
  230.2234.8100.0
  $725,300$733,500$338,100
  87.1%102.4%100.0%
  98.6133.1100.0
  112.5118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Seaside for the past 20 years and I love it. I’m a fourth generation Monterey Bay family. Seaside hands down has the best views in the Monterey Bay. It’s a  More

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Over 14 years ago

Housing in Seaside is more affordable than it was, mainly due to the bursting of the housing bubble. There are still problems, though, mainly because of the huge number  More

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Over 18 years ago

unless you went to grad school, or are already rich, don't expect to be able to get a nice house here. You'll be house-poor(not able to afford anything outside of your  More

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