Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Meadows, California vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 115.4% more expensive than Forest Meadows, California.

You would need a salary of $161,574 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Meadows, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Forest Meadows, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
344% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Forest Meadows, California
Forest Meadows, CA vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Forest Meadows, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.4% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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