Cost of Living Calculator - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs Dripping Springs, Texas


The cost of living in Dripping Springs, Texas is 47.4% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $39,459 in Dripping Springs, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dripping Springs, Texas is cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Dripping Springs
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs Dripping Springs, TX
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Dripping Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% lower
      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
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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