Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 46.6% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $26,682 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, 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
60% cheaper in Santa Clarita
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  36.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher