Atlanta, Georgia vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 152.7% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $202,121 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
425% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Atlanta, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  152.7% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  455.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  45.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher