Carmel, Indiana vs. Johnston, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnston, Iowa is 15.9% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $48,910 in Johnston, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnston, Iowa is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Johnston
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Johnston, IA
Compared to Carmel, Johnston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower