Market comparison

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA vs Laguna Beach, CA

On modelled numbers, Laguna Beach carries the higher annual revenue and Laguna Beach the stronger occupancy. Similar market type in the same state

Modelled estimate
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CALaguna Beach, CA
Modelled annual revenue$99,000$102,300
Nightly rate$452$452
Occupancy60%62%
Nights booked a year219226
Peak seasonJun–Jul–AugJun–Jul–Aug
Season concentration44% in top 4 months44% in top 4 months
Modelled purchase price$675,000$675,000
Modelled cash-on-cash16%17%
Break-even occupancy36%36%
Mid-term monthly rent$6,100$6,100
Short vs mid-termNightly aheadNightly ahead
Rule statusStatus unpublishedStatus unpublished
Market typepacific-beachpacific-beach

Operating costs are modelled at 32% of gross revenue for a nightly rental (cleaning, supplies, utilities, platform fees, maintenance, insurance) and 14% for a monthly rental. Financing assumes a 25% down payment and a 30-year loan at 7%. These are planning assumptions, not quotes — replace them with your own numbers. Rule status is only stated where we hold an official source; otherwise it is marked as needing verification on each market's regulation page.

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