Carmel, Indiana vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 13.0% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $79,109 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Austin
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Carmel, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower