Carmel, Indiana vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 141.4% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $241,397 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Carmel, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.4% higher
      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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  310.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  44.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower