Carmel, Indiana vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 5.6% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $151,057 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Providence
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Carmel, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% higher
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher