Manhattan, New York vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 48.3% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $25,858 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Carmel
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Manhattan, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.3% lower
  Commute
  43.8% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% lower