Cost of Living Calculator - East St. Louis, Illinois vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 285.5% more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $546,355 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East St. Louis, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3273% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in East St. Louis, Illinois
East St. Louis, IL vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to East St. Louis, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  285.5% 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
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,793.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  50.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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