Kokomo, Indiana vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 52.5% more expensive than Kokomo, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $76,232 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kokomo, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Kokomo, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Carmel
than in Kokomo, Indiana
Kokomo, IN vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Kokomo, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher