Shoreline, Washington vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 73.9% more expensive than Shoreline, Washington.

You would need a salary of $173,946 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shoreline, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Shoreline, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Shoreline, Washington
Shoreline, WA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Shoreline, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.9% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% higher
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  62.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower