Carmel, Indiana vs. Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glen Ellyn, Illinois is 3.4% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $113,747 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glen Ellyn, Illinois is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
48% more expensive in Glen Ellyn
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Glen Ellyn, IL
Compared to Carmel, Glen Ellyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  35.7% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower