Cost of Living Calculator - Indianapolis, Indiana vs San Carlos, California


The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 276.7% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $188,339 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
847% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs San Carlos, CA
Compared to Indianapolis, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  276.7% 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
  27.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,191.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  58.7% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% higher

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