Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Hayden, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hayden, Idaho is 56.7% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $21,635 in Hayden, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hayden, Idaho is cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Hayden
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Hayden, ID
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Hayden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% lower
      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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower