Chula Vista, California vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 23.3% cheaper than Chula Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $38,346 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chula Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Chula Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Carmel
than in Chula Vista, California
Chula Vista, CA vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Chula Vista, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher