Locust, North Carolina vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 18.9% more expensive than Locust, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $124,844 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Locust, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Locust, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Carmel
than in Locust, North Carolina
Locust, NC vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Locust, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher