Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. San Diego Country Estates, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego Country Estates, California is 45.6% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $27,189 in San Diego Country Estates, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego Country Estates, 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
65% cheaper in San Diego Country Estates
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. San Diego Country Estates, CA
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, San Diego Country Estates is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  38.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher