Peoria, Illinois vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 274.0% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $187,009 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1370% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Peoria, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  274.0% higher
      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
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,545.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher