Carmel, Indiana vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 89.8% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $531,389 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Carmel, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.8% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  60.2% higher
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher