Carmel, Indiana vs. Vista Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vista Santa Rosa, California is 2.6% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $73,035 in Vista Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vista Santa Rosa, California is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Vista Santa Rosa
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Vista Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Carmel, Vista Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% higher
  Commute
  65.1% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower