Cost of Living Calculator - Carmel, Indiana vs West Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in West Lafayette, Indiana is 21.0% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $51,319 in West Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in West Lafayette
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs West Lafayette, IN
Compared to Carmel, West Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower

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