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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 188.8% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $144,410 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
531% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Tucson, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  188.8% 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
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  673.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  68.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower