Dayton, Ohio vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 19.4% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $59,705 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Dayton, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower