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

Median Home Cost is 187% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Salinas, California should increase to $98,363 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.

SALINAS vs. CARMEL BY THE SEA
Cost of Living Comparison

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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 96.7% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $98,363 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Salinas, California

Salinas, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

Compared to Salinas, Carmel By The Sea is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

96.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

192.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% lower

Commute

3.3% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.8% lower

Cost of Food

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

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Salinas, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

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