Sacramento, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 127.3% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $681,908 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
348% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Sacramento, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.3% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  339.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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