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


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 36.4% more expensive than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $272,864 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Needham, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  60.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower

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