Vestavia Hills, Alabama vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 0.7% more expensive than Vestavia Hills, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $40,281 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Vestavia Hills, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Carmel
than in Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Vestavia Hills, AL vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Vestavia Hills, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher