Cost of Living Calculator - Oceanside, California vs Carmel, Indiana


The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 21.6% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $39,185 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Carmel
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs Carmel, IN
Compared to Oceanside, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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