Pacifica, California vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 48.4% cheaper than Pacifica, California.

You would need a salary of $25,777 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacifica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Pacifica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Carmel
than in Pacifica, California
Pacifica, CA vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Pacifica, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.4% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower