Houston, Texas vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 19.9% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $239,791 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Carmel
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Houston, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher