| | Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA | Marco Island, FL | United States |
| Overall | 151.9 | 113.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 118.8 | 113.4 | 100 |
| Health | 143.7 | 106.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 651.7 | 221.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,916,200 | $911,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,680.0% | 9,800.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 103.7 | 81.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 112.1 | 109.5 | 100 |
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Reviews for Carmel-By-The-Sea 
3 Reviews
carmel has about 60 vacation homes and a dense cottage-y downtown. basically it is a tourist trap cental business district and a bunch of vacation rental homes. the More
Liberals have run me out of town. The political is so overwhelming I am looking to relocate. However, if you are an aging hippie with a great deal of money you will be More
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Reviews for Marco Island 
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We just purchased a home here from San Diego, Ca. Marco island is so refreshing! It is Clean, no trash, people care about their yards and community with impeccable More
We moved here upon retirement and have been delighted with our new community. With canals crisscrossing the entire island, most homesites are on the water, and we enjoy More
I have been coming to Marco Island for the past couple of years to spend the 4th of July with my family in this beautiful city, but never again. From what we learned More
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