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

Median Home Cost is 390% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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

A salary of $70,000 in Modesto, California should increase to $168,390 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.

MODESTO vs. CARMEL BY THE SEA
Cost of Living Comparison

Modesto, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 140.6% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $168,390 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
390% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Modesto, California

Modesto, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

Compared to Modesto, Carmel By The Sea is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

140.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

378.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.5% lower

Commute

9.0% lower

Health

43.4% higher

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Personal

0.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Modesto, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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Modesto, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

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