Simpsonville, South Carolina vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 20.5% more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $125,046 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Simpsonville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Carmel
than in Simpsonville, South Carolina
Simpsonville, SC vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Simpsonville, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher