Newark, New Jersey vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 6.8% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $186,482 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Carmel
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Newark, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower