Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 34.9% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $202,263 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Carmel
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Indianapolis, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher