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Seaside, CA is a city located in Monterey County. It offers a variety of amenities for its residents, from delicious restaurants like Sand Bar Cafe and Avenue Bistro to local businesses such as Seaside Surf Shop and The Salty Dove Boutique. With its cozy atmosphere and close proximity to the beach, Seaside has become a popular destination for both tourists and locals alike. The cost of living in Seaside is higher than the US average - 2-bedroom rent is $3,040 compared to $1,430 nationally, and the Grocery Cost Index is also above average at 107 versus 100 in the US. Despite its higher cost of living than most other places in the country, Seaside remains an attractive destination for many due to its vibrant atmosphere and access to all that this unique city has to offer.

Seaside has an unemployment rate of 4.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Seaside has seen the job market increase by 1.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 30.8%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Seaside
- The Sales Tax Rate for Seaside is 9.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Seaside is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Seaside
- The average income of a Seaside resident is $21,548 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Seaside resident is $74,140 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySeaside, CaliforniaUnited States
  4.26
  -8.1%-6.2%
  30.8%33.5%
  9.3%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $29,506$37,638
  $74,140$69,021
  $78,855$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.8%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  7.5%6.8%
  3.9%10.0%
  0.9%2.5%
  11.6%11.0%
  2.3%4.8%
  1.2%0.8%
  1.7%1.9%
  1.7%4.7%
  1.0%1.9%
  4.6%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  8.3%4.2%
  6.4%9.3%
  10.4%14.0%
  4.7%2.1%
  21.1%7.0%
  5.0%4.8%
  5.7%4.7%
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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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