Cost of Living Calculator - Sierra Madre, California vs Carmel, Indiana


The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 45.5% cheaper than Sierra Madre, California.

You would need a salary of $40,912 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sierra Madre, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Sierra Madre, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Carmel
than in Sierra Madre, California
Sierra Madre, CA vs Carmel, IN
Compared to Sierra Madre, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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