Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA vs Seaside, CA

Rent & cost of living comparison

Seaside, CA is 50% cheaper to rent than Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, with median rents of $3,155 vs $6,281. Household income is higher in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA ($129,250 vs $85,311). Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA has a notably higher share of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher (72.9%).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rents