Cost of Living Calculator - Carmel, Indiana vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 90.3% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $142,773 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Carmel, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.3% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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