Glen Ellyn, Illinois vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 3.3% cheaper than Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $96,706 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Glen Ellyn, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
32% cheaper in Carmel
than in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Glen Ellyn, IL vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Glen Ellyn, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher