Carmel, Indiana vs. The Woodlands, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Woodlands, Texas is 2.3% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,592 in The Woodlands, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Woodlands, Texas is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
25% cheaper in The Woodlands
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. The Woodlands, TX
Compared to Carmel, The Woodlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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)
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower