South Bend, Indiana vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 52.7% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $76,333 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Carmel
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to South Bend, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  416.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher