Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 19.5% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $40,260 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Carmel
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Scottsdale, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher