Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs Carmel, Indiana


The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 26.6% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $88,020 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Carmel
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Carmel, IN
Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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