Florence, Oregon vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 173.4% more expensive than Florence, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $136,696 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Florence, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
390% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Florence, Oregon
Florence, OR vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Florence, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  173.4% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  506.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  49.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher