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


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 43.1% cheaper than Montecito, California.

You would need a salary of $28,430 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montecito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is cheaper than Montecito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Montecito, California
Montecito, CA vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Montecito, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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