Downey, California vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 24.9% cheaper than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $37,541 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Carmel
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Downey, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher