Lakewood, Colorado vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 11.9% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $79,330 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Carmel
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Lakewood, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher