Carmel, Indiana vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 87.8% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $291,048 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in San Jose
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Carmel, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.8% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  66.9% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower