Carmel, Indiana vs. Saratoga, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga, California is 275.0% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $187,511 in Saratoga, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga, California is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
585% more expensive in Saratoga
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Saratoga, CA
Compared to Carmel, Saratoga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  275.0% 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
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  665.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  63.6% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower