Baraboo, Wisconsin vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 240.0% more expensive than Baraboo, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $169,988 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Baraboo, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
756% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Baraboo, Wisconsin
Baraboo, WI vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Baraboo, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  240.0% 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
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  845.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  46.1% higher
  Health
  54.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher