Tustin, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 68.8% more expensive than Tustin, California.

You would need a salary of $84,423 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tustin, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Tustin, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Tustin, California
Tustin, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Tustin, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.8% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  53.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower