Cost of Living Calculator - Arroyo Grande, California vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 80.5% more expensive than Arroyo Grande, California.

You would need a salary of $90,268 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arroyo Grande, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Arroyo Grande, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Arroyo Grande, California
Arroyo Grande, CA vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Arroyo Grande, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.5% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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