Carmel, Indiana vs. Ridgeland, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ridgeland, Mississippi is 23.1% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $38,428 in Ridgeland, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgeland, Mississippi is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Ridgeland
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Ridgeland, MS
Compared to Carmel, Ridgeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower