Salina, Kansas vs. Carmel Valley Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel Valley Village, California is 177.9% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $138,926 in Carmel Valley Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel Valley Village, California is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
735% more expensive in Carmel Valley Village
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Carmel Valley Village, CA
Compared to Salina, Carmel Valley Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  177.9% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  730.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  68.9% higher
  Health
  37.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher