Carmel, MI Cost of Living


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Carmel cost of living score
87.7
Less expensive
12.3% lower
than the US average
4.2% lower
than the Michigan average
Carmel, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.3% lower than the U.S. average and 4.2% higher than the average for Michigan.

Carmel, MI

Housing costs in Carmel?
A typical home costs $243,200, which is 28.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.2% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carmel costs $970 per month, which is 32.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 13.4% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Carmel?
To live comfortably in Carmel, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $46,440 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carmel?
Carmel, MI offers a low cost of living compared to the United States average. The median home value is lower than the national averages, currently sitting at $201,000. Renting in Carmel is also very affordable with one bedrooms costing around $1,000 per month and three bedroom apartments costing just over $1,400 per month. The costs of utilities, groceries and transportation are all below the U.S. average as well. Residents of Carmel can enjoy a high quality of life without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCarmelMichiganUnited States
  87.791.5100.0
  93.693.4100
  87.384.8100.0
  67.971.2100.0
  $243,200$218,700$338,100
  99.1%100.1%100.0%
  108.8115.1100.0
  90.695.9100.0

   100=National Average

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