San Carlos, California vs. Piedmont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piedmont, California is 12.3% more expensive than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $56,144 in Piedmont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piedmont, California is more expensive than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Piedmont
than in San Carlos, California
San Carlos, CA vs. Piedmont, CA
Compared to San Carlos, Piedmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower