Carmel, Indiana vs. Vacaville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vacaville, California is 16.6% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $58,297 in Vacaville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vacaville, California is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Vacaville
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Vacaville, CA
Compared to Carmel, Vacaville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower