Birmingham, Alabama vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 51.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $94,444 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
386% more expensive in Carmel
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Birmingham, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  436.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher