Carmel, Indiana vs. Aurora, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Illinois is 22.2% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $64,899 in Aurora, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Illinois is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Aurora
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Aurora, IL
Compared to Carmel, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower