Seattle, Washington vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 31.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,777 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Carmel
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Seattle, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.5% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower