Fairfax, Virginia vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 22.7% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $204,740 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Carmel
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Fairfax, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower