Coal City, Illinois vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 25.3% more expensive than Coal City, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $75,164 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Coal City, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Coal City, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Carmel
than in Coal City, Illinois
Coal City, IL vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Coal City, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher