Kennebunk, Maine vs. Carpinteria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 62.1% more expensive than Kennebunk, Maine.

You would need a salary of $97,284 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennebunk, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpinteria, California is more expensive than Kennebunk, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Carpinteria
than in Kennebunk, Maine
Kennebunk, ME vs. Carpinteria, CA
Compared to Kennebunk, Carpinteria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.1% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower