Carmel, Indiana vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 72.8% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $495,796 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Carmel, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.8% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  40.9% higher
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher