Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 11.8% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,908 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Carmel
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Raleigh, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher