Cost of Living Calculator - Carmel, Indiana vs Mission Viejo, California


The cost of living in Mission Viejo, California is 48.6% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $222,849 in Mission Viejo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mission Viejo, California is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Mission Viejo
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs Mission Viejo, CA
Compared to Carmel, Mission Viejo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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