Aurora, Illinois vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 28.5% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $128,507 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Carmel
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Aurora, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% higher
      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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher