Placentia, California vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 30.0% cheaper than Placentia, California.

You would need a salary of $35,015 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Placentia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Placentia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Carmel
than in Placentia, California
Placentia, CA vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Placentia, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher