What is a pro or con of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Californiacompared to Kensington, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 143% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Kensington, Maryland should increase to $136,832 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.

KENSINGTON vs. CARMEL BY THE SEA
Cost of Living Comparison

Kensington, Maryland vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 82.4% more expensive than Kensington, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $136,832 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kensington, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Kensington, Maryland

Kensington, MD vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

Compared to Kensington, Carmel By The Sea is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

82.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

145.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.2% lower

Commute

22.3% lower

Health

65.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Kensington, Maryland vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Kensington, MD vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

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