Carmel, Indiana vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 40.1% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $133,083 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in San Diego
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Carmel, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower