What is a pro or con of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Californiacompared to Okemos, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 486% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Okemos, Michigan should increase to $139,879 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.

OKEMOS vs. CARMEL BY THE SEA
Cost of Living Comparison

Okemos, Michigan vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 179.8% more expensive than Okemos, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $139,879 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Okemos, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
486% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Okemos, Michigan

Okemos, MI vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

Compared to Okemos, Carmel By The Sea is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

179.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

20.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

476.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.7% lower

Commute

8.0% higher

Health

63.5% higher

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Personal

3.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Okemos, Michigan vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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Okemos, MI vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

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