Cost of Living Calculator - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California vs Indian Wells, California


The cost of living in Indian Wells, California is 35.4% cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.

You would need a salary of $48,465 in Indian Wells, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indian Wells, California is cheaper than Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Indian Wells
than in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Carmel By The Sea, CA vs Indian Wells, CA
Compared to Carmel By The Sea, Indian Wells is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  43.3% higher
  Health
  39.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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