Mercer Island, Washington vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 59.5% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $20,251 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Carmel
than in Mercer Island, Washington
Mercer Island, WA vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Mercer Island, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.5% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower