Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 138.3% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $119,138 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
456% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Anchorage, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  138.3% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  330.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower

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