Cost of Living Calculator - Isla Vista, California vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 42.1% more expensive than Isla Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $106,601 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Isla Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Isla Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Isla Vista, California
Isla Vista, CA vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Isla Vista, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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