Hanford, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 190.9% more expensive than Hanford, California.

You would need a salary of $215,301 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Hanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
583% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Hanford, California
Hanford, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Hanford, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  190.9% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  548.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% lower
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  59.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher