Denver, Colorado vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 33.6% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $45,838 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Denver, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% lower
      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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower