Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Collins, Colorado vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 136.8% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $177,640 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.8% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  64.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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