Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 22.2% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $38,893 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, 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
38% cheaper in San Jose
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher