What is a pro or con of living in Marco Island, Floridacompared to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?

Median Home Cost is 52% cheaper in Marco Island.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California could decrease to $24,765 in Marco Island, Florida (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. MARCO ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Marco Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marco Island, Florida is 50.5% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $24,765 in Marco Island, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Marco Island
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Marco Island, FL

Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Marco Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

50.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

61.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.9% higher

Commute

21.5% lower

Health

25.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.0% higher

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Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Marco Island, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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