Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Carmel, Indiana


The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 59.0% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,708 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
307% more expensive in Carmel
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Carmel, IN
Compared to Waterloo, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.0% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher

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