Cost of Living Calculator - Forked River, New Jersey vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 161.2% more expensive than Forked River, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $195,936 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Forked River, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Forked River, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
422% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Forked River, New Jersey
Forked River, NJ vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Forked River, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  161.2% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  514.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  47.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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