Athens, Ohio vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 44.2% more expensive than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $108,155 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Carmel
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Athens, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  52.1% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher