Cost of Living Calculator - Bernardsville, New Jersey vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 72.8% more expensive than Bernardsville, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $86,375 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bernardsville, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Bernardsville, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Bernardsville, New Jersey
Bernardsville, NJ vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Bernardsville, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.8% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  47.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

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