New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 172.0% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $204,038 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
648% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to New Orleans, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  172.0% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  705.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  41.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher