Carmel, Indiana vs. Steger, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Steger, Illinois is 34.1% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $32,926 in Steger, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Steger, Illinois is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Steger
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Steger, IL
Compared to Carmel, Steger is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower

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