Petaluma, California vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 29.3% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $35,340 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Carmel
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Petaluma, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher