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

Median Home Cost is 69% cheaper in Decatur.

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

A salary of $30,000 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California could decrease to $11,049 in Decatur, Georgia (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. DECATUR
Cost of Living Comparison

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 63.2% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $11,049 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Decatur
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Decatur, GA

Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Decatur is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

63.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

60.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.4% higher

Commute

15.0% higher

Health

31.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Decatur, Georgia

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Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Decatur, GA

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