What is a pro or con of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Californiacompared to Mission Viejo, California?

Median Home Cost is 103% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Mission Viejo, California should increase to $81,246 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.

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MISSION VIEJO vs. CARMEL BY THE SEA
Cost of Living Comparison

Mission Viejo, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 62.5% more expensive than Mission Viejo, California.

You would need a salary of $81,246 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission Viejo, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Mission Viejo, California

Mission Viejo, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

Compared to Mission Viejo, Carmel By The Sea is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

62.5% higher

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14.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

96.6% higher

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Utilities

14.5% lower

Commute

11.7% lower

Health

53.9% higher

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Personal

3.3% lower

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