Carmel, Indiana vs. Ocean City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, New Jersey is 29.9% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $64,934 in Ocean City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, New Jersey is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Ocean City
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Ocean City, NJ
Compared to Carmel, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower