Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 67.5% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $48,734 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in San Antonio
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.5% 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
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  33.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower