What is a pro or con of living in Indianapolis, Indianacompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 27% cheaper in Indianapolis.

What salary do I need to live in Indianapolis, Indiana copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $20,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico could decrease to $18,700 in Indianapolis, Indiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. INDIANAPOLIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 6.5% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $18,700 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. Indianapolis, IN

Compared to Albuquerque, Indianapolis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

29.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.2% lower

Commute

1.6% higher

Health

25.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% higher

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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