Estero, Florida vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 3.2% more expensive than Estero, Florida.

You would need a salary of $77,365 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Estero, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Estero, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% more expensive in Carmel
than in Estero, Florida
Estero, FL vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Estero, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher