Houston, Texas vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 189.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $217,068 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
672% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Houston, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  189.4% 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
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  675.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  51.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher