Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 70.5% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $14,761 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Wichita
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.5% 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
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower