Cost of Living Calculator - Cottonwood, Arizona vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 168.3% more expensive than Cottonwood, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $134,177 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottonwood, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Cottonwood, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
420% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Cottonwood, Arizona
Cottonwood, AZ vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Cottonwood, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  168.3% higher
      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
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  505.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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