Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Ana, California vs Carmel, Indiana


The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 20.9% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $78,980 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Carmel
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs Carmel, IN
Compared to Santa Ana, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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