Carmel, Indiana vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 16.9% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $186,969 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Carmel, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% higher
  Commute
  43.8% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower