Cost of Living Calculator - Carmel, Indiana vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 36.3% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $102,249 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Carmel, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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