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


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 51.6% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $36,306 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, 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
67% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.2% higher
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  39.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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