Rancho Santa Fe, California vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 71.7% cheaper than Rancho Santa Fe, California.

You would need a salary of $14,167 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Rancho Santa Fe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Carmel
than in Rancho Santa Fe, California
Rancho Santa Fe, CA vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Rancho Santa Fe, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.7% 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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher