What is a pro or con of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Californiacompared to Scottsdale, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 165% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Scottsdale, Arizona should increase to $97,187 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.

SCOTTSDALE vs. CARMEL BY THE SEA
Cost of Living Comparison

Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 94.4% more expensive than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $97,187 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, AZ vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

Compared to Scottsdale, Carmel By The Sea is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

94.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

206.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.2% lower

Commute

5.0% lower

Health

55.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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Scottsdale, AZ vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

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