Prairieville, Louisiana vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 11.1% more expensive than Prairieville, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $148,817 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Prairieville, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Prairieville, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Carmel
than in Prairieville, Louisiana
Prairieville, LA vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Prairieville, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher