Carmel, Indiana vs. South Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Beach, Florida is 38.1% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $82,847 in South Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Beach, Florida is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in South Beach
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. South Beach, FL
Compared to Carmel, South Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower