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

Median Home Cost is 836% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania should increase to $150,381 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.

PITTSBURGH vs. CARMEL BY THE SEA
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 200.8% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $150,381 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
836% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

Compared to Pittsburgh, Carmel By The Sea is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

200.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

903.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.2% lower

Commute

1.7% lower

Health

62.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% higher

Cost of Food

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