Carmel, Indiana vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 19.6% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $106,176 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Springfield
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Carmel, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower