Palos Hills, Illinois vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 8.6% more expensive than Palos Hills, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,317 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palos Hills, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Palos Hills, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Carmel
than in Palos Hills, Illinois
Palos Hills, IL vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Palos Hills, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher