Carmel, Indiana vs. Glendale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glendale, California is 68.3% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $141,369 in Glendale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glendale, California is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Glendale
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Glendale, CA
Compared to Carmel, Glendale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.3% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  77.2% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower