Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grass Valley, California is 54.3% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $34,244 in Grass Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grass Valley, 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
74% cheaper in Grass Valley
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Grass Valley, CA
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Grass Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.3% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher

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