Edison, New Jersey vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 11.9% cheaper than Edison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $118,995 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Edison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Edison, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in Carmel
than in Edison, New Jersey
Edison, NJ vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Edison, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% lower
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower