Rancho San Diego, California vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 23.6% cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $108,538 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Carmel
than in Rancho San Diego, California
Rancho San Diego, CA vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Rancho San Diego, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher