What is a pro or con of living in Sacramento, Californiacompared to Carmel, Indiana?

Transportation is 33% more expensive in Sacramento.

What salary do I need to live in Sacramento, California copmared to Carmel, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Carmel, Indiana should increase to $53,100 in Sacramento, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARMEL vs. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Carmel, Indiana vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 6.2% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $53,100 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
33% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Carmel, Indiana

Carmel, IN vs. Sacramento, CA

Compared to Carmel, Sacramento is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.6% higher

Commute

33.7% higher

Health

4.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Carmel, Indiana vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Carmel, IN vs. Sacramento, CA

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