Golden, Colorado vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 23.4% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,294 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Carmel
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Golden, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher