Vallejo, California vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 12.2% cheaper than Vallejo, California.

You would need a salary of $127,320 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Vallejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Vallejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Carmel
than in Vallejo, California
Vallejo, CA vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Vallejo, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher