Carmel, Indiana vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 41.1% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $84,681 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Arlington
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Carmel, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher