Carmel, Indiana vs. Munster, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Munster, Indiana is 12.8% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $43,624 in Munster, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Munster, Indiana is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Munster
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Munster, IN
Compared to Carmel, Munster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower