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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 195.3% more expensive than Walla Walla, Washington.

You would need a salary of $147,650 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walla Walla, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Walla Walla, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
411% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Walla Walla, Washington
Walla Walla, WA vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Walla Walla, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  195.3% 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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  474.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  43.4% higher
  Health
  64.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher