Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 60.9% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $128,944 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.9% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher