Vail, Arizona vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 7.0% more expensive than Vail, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $53,505 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Vail, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Carmel
than in Vail, Arizona
Vail, AZ vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Vail, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher