What is a pro or con of living in Manhattan, New Yorkcompared to Carmel, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 137% more expensive in Manhattan.

What salary do I need to live in Manhattan, New York copmared to Carmel, Indiana?

A salary of $75,000 in Carmel, Indiana should increase to $145,022 in Manhattan, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARMEL vs. MANHATTAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Carmel, Indiana vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 93.4% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $145,022 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Carmel, Indiana

Carmel, IN vs. Manhattan, NY

Compared to Carmel, Manhattan is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

93.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

242.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

67.4% higher

Commute

77.9% higher

Health

25.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

35.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Carmel, Indiana vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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