Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Fe, California vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 31.6% cheaper than Rancho Santa Fe, California.

You would need a salary of $51,299 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is cheaper than Rancho Santa Fe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Rancho Santa Fe, California
Rancho Santa Fe, CA vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Rancho Santa Fe, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% lower
      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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  61.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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