Cost of Living Calculator - Los Alamitos, California vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 35.8% more expensive than Los Alamitos, California.

You would need a salary of $101,885 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamitos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Los Alamitos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Los Alamitos, California
Los Alamitos, CA vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Los Alamitos, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  53.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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