Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 9.0% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $81,786 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Carmel
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Philadelphia, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower