Prescott, Arizona vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 126.4% more expensive than Prescott, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $113,186 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Prescott, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, AZ vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Prescott, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.4% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  292.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher