Carmel, Indiana vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 9.8% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $67,664 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Fresno
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Carmel, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% lower
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% higher
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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