Cost of Living Calculator - Athens, Alabama vs Carmel, Indiana


The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 32.8% more expensive than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $99,623 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Athens, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Carmel
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs Carmel, IN
Compared to Athens, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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