Carmel, Indiana vs. Urbana, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbana, Illinois is 32.1% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $57,003 in Urbana, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbana, Illinois is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Urbana
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Urbana, IL
Compared to Carmel, Urbana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower