Carmel, Indiana vs. Elgin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 20.0% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $40,000 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Elgin
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Elgin, IL
Compared to Carmel, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% lower
      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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower