La Quinta, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 102.6% more expensive than La Quinta, California.

You would need a salary of $151,979 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Quinta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than La Quinta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in La Quinta, California
La Quinta, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to La Quinta, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.6% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  64.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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