Happy Valley, Oregon vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 19.4% cheaper than Happy Valley, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $40,317 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Happy Valley, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Happy Valley, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Carmel
than in Happy Valley, Oregon
Happy Valley, OR vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Happy Valley, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher