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


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 53.4% cheaper than Los Altos Hills, California.

You would need a salary of $23,301 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Altos Hills, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is cheaper than Los Altos Hills, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Los Altos Hills, California
Los Altos Hills, CA vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Los Altos Hills, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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