Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 42.1% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $142,060 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Carmel
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Fort Wayne, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher