Cost of Living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Population: 3,186 | California
293
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
Carmel-by-the-Sea is 193% more expensive than the national average.
222
Housing
656
Home Values
113
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $115,729
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- +54%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $2,933/mo
- Median Home Value
- $2,000,001
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $2,558/mo
Everyday Prices in Carmel-by-the-Sea
BLS Average Prices for the Salinas, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$3.22
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🥚
$2.62
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+5% vs US
🥛
$4.22
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+5% vs US
🍞
$1.94
Bread (white)
per lb
+5% vs US
🍗
$4.35
Chicken breast
per lb
+5% vs US
⚡
$0.26
Electricity
per kWh
+38% vs US