Cost of Living Calculator - Vista, California vs Carmel, Indiana


The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 22.3% cheaper than Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $69,912 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Carmel
than in Vista, California
Vista, CA vs Carmel, IN
Compared to Vista, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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