Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 36.7% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $31,639 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, 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
46% cheaper in Monterey
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher