Carmel, Indiana vs. Prospect, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prospect, Kentucky is 5.1% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $78,799 in Prospect, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prospect, Kentucky is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Prospect
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Prospect, KY
Compared to Carmel, Prospect is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower