What is a pro or con of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Californiacompared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 763% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

What salary do I need to live in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $162,780 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. CARMEL BY THE SEA
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 225.6% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $162,780 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
763% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

Compared to Indianapolis, Carmel By The Sea is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

225.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

26.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

904.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% lower

Commute

14.2% higher

Health

43.3% higher

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Personal

2.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

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Indianapolis, IN vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

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