Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 39.3% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $30,355 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Seattle
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  38.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher