Herndon, Virginia vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 90.5% more expensive than Herndon, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $95,245 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Herndon, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Herndon, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Herndon, Virginia
Herndon, VA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Herndon, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.5% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  40.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower