Carmel, IN
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$67,376
across all roles
Cost Index
102
Average
Avg Rent
$1,620/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
5/10
Low Affordability
How affordable is Carmel?
Low Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.50× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 102 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,359/mo, Carmel is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
102
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,620
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,359
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$59,150
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.50×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Carmel
By gross annual salary
- $211,896
- $210,816
- $209,345
- $205,615
- $203,336
- $203,324
- $201,262
- $198,314
- $190,787
- $188,454
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,150/mo
- $10,085/mo
- $9,995/mo
- $9,768/mo
- $9,630/mo
- $9,629/mo
- $9,503/mo
- $9,324/mo
- $8,866/mo
- $8,724/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Carmel
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.