Saginaw, Michigan vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 44.4% more expensive than Saginaw, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $20,214 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Saginaw, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Saginaw, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
366% more expensive in Carmel
than in Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw, MI vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Saginaw, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher