Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 14.4% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $122,393 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Carmel
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Waukesha, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower