Carmel, Indiana vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 46.6% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $153,878 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Seattle
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Carmel, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% higher
      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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  51.9% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher