Cost of Living Calculator - Swampscott, Massachusetts vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 91.4% more expensive than Swampscott, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $143,561 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Swampscott, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Swampscott, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Swampscott, Massachusetts
Swampscott, MA vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Swampscott, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.4% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  62.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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