Cost of Living Calculator - Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs Carmel, Indiana


The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 25.4% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $502 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in Carmel
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs Carmel, IN
Compared to Lancaster, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher

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