Bakersfield, California vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 10.7% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $83,051 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Carmel
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Bakersfield, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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