Cost of Living Calculator - San Juan Capistrano, California vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 61.4% more expensive than San Juan Capistrano, California.

You would need a salary of $121,017 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than San Juan Capistrano, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in San Juan Capistrano, California
San Juan Capistrano, CA vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to San Juan Capistrano, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.4% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% lower
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  53.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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