Carmel, Indiana vs. Morris Plains, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morris Plains, New Jersey is 20.3% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $90,197 in Morris Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morris Plains, New Jersey is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Morris Plains
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Morris Plains, NJ
Compared to Carmel, Morris Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  49.6% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher