Carmel, Indiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 31.5% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $98,646 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Washington
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Carmel, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower