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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 36.1% more expensive than Dublin, California.

You would need a salary of $68,045 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dublin, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Dublin, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Dublin, California
Dublin, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Dublin, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower