Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Friday Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Friday Harbor, Washington is 51.0% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $24,493 in Friday Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Friday Harbor, Washington is cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Friday Harbor
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Friday Harbor, WA
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Friday Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  32.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher

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