Strongsville, Ohio vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 188.8% more expensive than Strongsville, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $144,410 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Strongsville, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Strongsville, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
524% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Strongsville, Ohio
Strongsville, OH vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Strongsville, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  188.8% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  538.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  73.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower