Carmel, Indiana vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 57.6% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $472,926 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Carmel, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.6% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower