Poway, California vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 34.5% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $32,733 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Carmel
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Poway, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% lower
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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