Bon Air, Virginia vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 177.8% more expensive than Bon Air, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $208,342 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bon Air, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Bon Air, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
455% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Bon Air, Virginia
Bon Air, VA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Bon Air, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  177.8% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  486.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  44.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower