What is a pro or con of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Californiacompared to Santa Fe, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 254% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

What salary do I need to live in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California copmared to Santa Fe, New Mexico?

A salary of $75,000 in Santa Fe, New Mexico should increase to $181,842 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.

SANTA FE vs. CARMEL BY THE SEA
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 142.5% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $181,842 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
254% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe, NM vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

Compared to Santa Fe, Carmel By The Sea is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

142.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

278.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.9% lower

Commute

29.3% higher

Health

74.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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Santa Fe, NM vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

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