Portland, Oregon vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 108.8% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $469,713 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Portland, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.8% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  58.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower