Carmel, Indiana vs. Turlock, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Turlock, California is 1.0% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $49,476 in Turlock, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Turlock, California is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Turlock
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Turlock, CA
Compared to Carmel, Turlock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% lower
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower