Carmel, Indiana vs. South Gate, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Gate, California is 23.1% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $80,608 in South Gate, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Gate, California is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in South Gate
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. South Gate, CA
Compared to Carmel, South Gate is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  79.8% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower