Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Illinois vs Carmel, Indiana


The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 51.9% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $151,857 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in Carmel
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs Carmel, IN
Compared to Springfield, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  232.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher

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