Carmel, Indiana vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 39.0% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $166,742 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Carmel, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  74.5% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower