What is a pro or con of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Californiacompared to Grover Beach, California?

Median Home Cost is 195% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

What salary do I need to live in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California copmared to Grover Beach, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Grover Beach, California should increase to $101,618 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GROVER BEACH vs. CARMEL BY THE SEA
Cost of Living Comparison

Grover Beach, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 103.2% more expensive than Grover Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $101,618 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grover Beach, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Grover Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Grover Beach, California

Grover Beach, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

Compared to Grover Beach, Carmel By The Sea is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

103.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

169.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.7% higher

Commute

6.8% higher

Health

32.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Grover Beach, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Grover Beach, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

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