What is a pro or con of living in Cerritos, Californiacompared to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?

Median Home Cost is 49% cheaper in Cerritos.

What salary do I need to live in Cerritos, California copmared to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California could decrease to $31,530 in Cerritos, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARMEL BY THE SEA vs. CERRITOS
Cost of Living Comparison

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Cerritos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cerritos, California is 36.9% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $31,530 in Cerritos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cerritos, California is cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Cerritos
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Cerritos, CA

Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Cerritos is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

48.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.6% higher

Commute

57.3% higher

Health

39.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Cerritos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Cerritos, CA

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