What is a pro or con of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Californiacompared to Santa Barbara, California?

Median Home Cost is 25% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

What salary do I need to live in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California copmared to Santa Barbara, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Santa Barbara, California should increase to $95,135 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA BARBARA vs. CARMEL BY THE SEA
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Barbara, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 26.8% more expensive than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $95,135 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, CA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

Compared to Santa Barbara, Carmel By The Sea is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

23.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% lower

Commute

6.9% higher

Health

26.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Santa Barbara, California vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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