Lynchburg, Virginia vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 236.7% more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $168,331 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
763% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg, VA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Lynchburg, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  236.7% 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
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  874.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  42.6% higher
  Health
  37.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher