Cost of Living Calculator - Dallas, Texas vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 173.7% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $136,832 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
549% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Dallas, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  173.7% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  569.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  46.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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