Piedmont, California vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 68.1% cheaper than Piedmont, California.

You would need a salary of $38,262 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Piedmont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Piedmont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Carmel
than in Piedmont, California
Piedmont, CA vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Piedmont, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.1% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower