What is a pro or con of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Californiacompared to Westfield, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 350% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

What salary do I need to live in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California copmared to Westfield, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Westfield, Indiana should increase to $130,377 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WESTFIELD vs. CARMEL BY THE SEA
Cost of Living Comparison

Westfield, Indiana vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 160.8% more expensive than Westfield, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $130,377 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westfield, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Westfield, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
350% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Westfield, Indiana

Westfield, IN vs. Carmel By The Sea, CA

Compared to Westfield, Carmel By The Sea is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

160.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

18.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

432.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% lower

Commute

15.2% higher

Health

44.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Westfield, Indiana vs. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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