| | Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA | Ouray, CO | United States |
| Overall | 151.9 | 121.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 118.8 | 104.1 | 100 |
| Health | 143.7 | 80.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 651.7 | 150.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,916,200 | $596,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,680.0% | 10,070.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 103.7 | 90.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 112.1 | 139.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Carmel-By-The-Sea 
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carmel has about 60 vacation homes and a dense cottage-y downtown. basically it is a tourist trap cental business district and a bunch of vacation rental homes. the More
Liberals have run me out of town. The political is so overwhelming I am looking to relocate. However, if you are an aging hippie with a great deal of money you will be More
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I’ve lived here a year now and it’s an absolutely wonderful place to live in. The San Juan mountains are breathtaking and there is practically no crime. People are More
One of the most beautifull areas to drive thro and into, all around area.
Fantastic views, waterfall drops right into the back of the town
Sit in the hot tub and loook More
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