What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Carmel Valley Village, California?

Housing is 35% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Carmel Valley Village, California?

A salary of $100,000 in Carmel Valley Village, California should increase to $117,874 in San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARMEL VALLEY VILLAGE vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Carmel Valley Village, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 17.9% more expensive than Carmel Valley Village, California.

You would need a salary of $117,874 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel Valley Village, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Carmel Valley Village, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
35% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Carmel Valley Village, California

Carmel Valley Village, CA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Carmel Valley Village, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

35.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.0% lower

Commute

53.3% higher

Health

20.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

17.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Carmel Valley Village, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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