Carmel, Indiana vs. Rancho Mirage, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Mirage, California is 29.2% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $64,585 in Rancho Mirage, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Mirage, California is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Rancho Mirage
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Rancho Mirage, CA
Compared to Carmel, Rancho Mirage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  47.6% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower