Carmel, Indiana vs. Oroville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oroville, California is 11.5% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $44,236 in Oroville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oroville, California is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Oroville
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Oroville, CA
Compared to Carmel, Oroville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% lower
      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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower