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

Median Home Cost is 58% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Pacific Grove, California should increase to $69,031 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.

PACIFIC GROVE vs. CARMEL BY THE SEA
Cost of Living Comparison

Pacific Grove, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 38.1% more expensive than Pacific Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $69,031 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacific Grove, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Pacific Grove, California

Pacific Grove, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

Compared to Pacific Grove, Carmel By The Sea is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

57.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

5.0% higher

Health

0.0% higher

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Personal

0.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Pacific Grove, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pacific Grove, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

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