Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 8.5% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,398 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Carmel
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Des Plaines, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher