Carmel, Indiana vs. El Segundo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Segundo, California is 117.3% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $162,969 in El Segundo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Segundo, California is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in El Segundo
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. El Segundo, CA
Compared to Carmel, El Segundo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.3% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  266.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower