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

Median Home Cost is 895% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama should increase to $236,914 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.

TUSCALOOSA vs. CARMEL BY THE SEA
Cost of Living Comparison

Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 215.9% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $236,914 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
895% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

Compared to Tuscaloosa, Carmel By The Sea is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

215.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

24.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

841.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.3% lower

Commute

31.6% higher

Health

25.3% higher

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Personal

9.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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