Carmel, Indiana vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 16.8% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $58,384 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Northbrook
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Northbrook, IL
Compared to Carmel, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  42.9% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower