Alpine, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 69.4% more expensive than Alpine, California.

You would need a salary of $296,385 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Alpine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Alpine, California
Alpine, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Alpine, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  61.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower