Cost of Living Calculator - Brea, California vs Carmel, Indiana


The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 32.1% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $33,936 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Carmel
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs Carmel, IN
Compared to Brea, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher

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