Carmel, Indiana vs. Derby, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Derby, Kansas is 22.7% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $38,647 in Derby, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Derby, Kansas is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Derby
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Derby, KS
Compared to Carmel, Derby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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