Edwardsville, Illinois vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 23.1% more expensive than Edwardsville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,559 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Edwardsville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Carmel
than in Edwardsville, Illinois
Edwardsville, IL vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Edwardsville, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher