Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 169.9% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $134,961 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
380% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Salem, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  169.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  409.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  54.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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