Carmel, Indiana vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 11.3% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $93,170 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in New Orleans
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Carmel, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  46.4% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower