Seal Beach, CA Cost of Living


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Seal Beach cost of living score
164.9
More expensive
64.9% higher
than the US average
10.0% higher
than the California average
Seal Beach, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 164.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 64.9% higher than the U.S. average and 10.0% lower than the average for California.

Seal Beach, CA

Housing costs in Seal Beach?
A typical home costs $1,040,100, which is 207.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.8% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Seal Beach costs $2,690 per month, which is 88.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 20.1% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Seal Beach?
To live comfortably in Seal Beach, California, a minimum annual income of $199,440 for a family, and $89,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Seal Beach?
Seal Beach, California is known for its high cost of living. The median home price in Seal Beach is well over $1 million, making it one of the most expensive cities in California. Additionally, the average rent is around $2,700 a month. Furthermore, the cost of food and other everyday expenses are quite high as well. Even though these costs may seem steep at first glance, Seal Beach offers many amenities that make the expense worth it. With plenty of outdoor activities like swimming or surfing to choose from, residents can make the most of their days in this beautiful beach town.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSeal BeachCaliforniaUnited States
  164.9149.9100.0
  106.9105.1100
  93.498.3100.0
  358.4234.8100.0
  $1,040,100$733,500$338,100
  97.6%102.4%100.0%
  121.6133.1100.0
  155.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Beach towns are notoriously crowded in the summer, but if you can overlook the crowds you will find a small town feeling comforting in Seal Beach. The beach community of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Seal Beach has the best weather of any place I've lived, and I've lived in two coutries, 5 states, and 14 cities or towns. Seal Beach has vitually no air pullution,  More

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My dad and uncle were born and raised in Seal Beach; my grandparents bought their family home back in 1963 (when my dad was 12) for about $50K. 3 bedroom, 2 bath,  More

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