Dallas, Texas vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 13.4% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,683 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Carmel
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Dallas, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% higher
      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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher