Key West, Florida vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 82.8% more expensive than Key West, Florida.

You would need a salary of $457,011 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Key West, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Key West, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Key West, Florida
Key West, FL vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Key West, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.8% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  49.6% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower