What is a pro or con of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Californiacompared to Prairie Village, Kansas?

Median Home Cost is 379% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Prairie Village, Kansas should increase to $190,884 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.

PRAIRIE VILLAGE vs. CARMEL BY THE SEA
Cost of Living Comparison

Prairie Village, Kansas vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 154.5% more expensive than Prairie Village, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $190,884 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prairie Village, Kansas.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
379% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Prairie Village, Kansas

Prairie Village, KS vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

Compared to Prairie Village, Carmel By The Sea is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

154.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

15.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

362.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.2% lower

Commute

20.7% higher

Health

42.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Prairie Village, Kansas vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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Prairie Village, KS vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

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