What is a pro or con of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Californiacompared to Dana Point, California?

Median Home Cost is 40% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

What salary do I need to live in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California copmared to Dana Point, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Dana Point, California should increase to $67,480 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DANA POINT vs. CARMEL BY THE SEA
Cost of Living Comparison

Dana Point, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 35.0% more expensive than Dana Point, California.

You would need a salary of $67,480 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dana Point, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Dana Point, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Dana Point, California

Dana Point, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

Compared to Dana Point, Carmel By The Sea is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

51.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.1% lower

Commute

10.8% lower

Health

53.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Dana Point, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Dana Point, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

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