Birmingham, Michigan vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 14.4% cheaper than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $85,575 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Carmel
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Birmingham, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  24.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher