Carmel, Indiana vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 143.5% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $298,036 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Carmel, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.5% 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
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  408.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  53.1% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower