Cost of Living Calculator - Carmel, Indiana vs Foster City, California


The cost of living in Foster City, California is 142.2% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $121,092 in Foster City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Foster City, California is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Foster City
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs Foster City, CA
Compared to Carmel, Foster City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.2% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  336.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  64.2% higher
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher

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