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

Median Home Cost is 61% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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

A salary of $230,001 in San Jose, California should increase to $295,685 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.

SAN JOSE vs. CARMEL BY THE SEA
Cost of Living Comparison

San Jose, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 28.6% more expensive than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $295,685 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in San Jose, California

San Jose, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

Compared to San Jose, Carmel By The Sea is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

43.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.3% lower

Commute

31.3% lower

Health

33.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.4% lower

Cost of Food

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San Jose, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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