Cost of Living Calculator - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs Rancho Santa Fe, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Fe, California is 46.2% more expensive than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $73,101 in Rancho Santa Fe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Fe, California is more expensive than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Rancho Santa Fe
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Rancho Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% higher
      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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  38.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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