What is a pro or con of living in Ocean township (Ocean County), New Jerseycompared to Carmel, Indiana?

Childcare is 33% cheaper in Ocean township (Ocean County).

What salary do I need to live in Ocean township (Ocean County), New Jersey copmared to Carmel, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Carmel, Indiana could decrease to $48,122 in Ocean township (Ocean County), New Jersey (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. OCEAN TOWNSHIP (OCEAN COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

Carmel, Indiana vs. Ocean township (Ocean County), New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean township (Ocean County), New Jersey is 3.8% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $48,122 in Ocean township (Ocean County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ocean township (Ocean County), New Jersey is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
33% cheaper in Ocean township (Ocean County)
than in Carmel, Indiana

Carmel, IN vs. Ocean Township (Ocean County), NJ

Compared to Carmel, Ocean Township (Ocean County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

19.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

25.2% higher

Commute

10.4% higher

Health

1.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Carmel, Indiana vs. Ocean township (Ocean County), New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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