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


The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 12.9% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $213,327 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
49% cheaper in Carmel
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Carmel, IN
Compared to Palmdale, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  49.6% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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