Cost of Living Calculator - Birch Bay, Washington vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 149.2% more expensive than Birch Bay, Washington.

You would need a salary of $186,925 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Birch Bay, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Birch Bay, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
472% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Birch Bay, Washington
Birch Bay, WA vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Birch Bay, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  149.2% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  339.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.2% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  47.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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