Bainbridge Island, Washington vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 52.0% more expensive than Bainbridge Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,018 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Bainbridge Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Bainbridge Island, Washington
Bainbridge Island, WA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Bainbridge Island, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  62.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower