What is a pro or con of living in Indianapolis, Indianacompared to Elkton, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 46% more expensive in Indianapolis.

What salary do I need to live in Indianapolis, Indiana copmared to Elkton, South Dakota?

A salary of $130,000 in Elkton, South Dakota should increase to $150,573 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.

ELKTON vs. INDIANAPOLIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Elkton, South Dakota vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 15.8% more expensive than Elkton, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $150,573 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkton, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than Elkton, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in Elkton, South Dakota

Elkton, SD vs. Indianapolis, IN

Compared to Elkton, Indianapolis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

26.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.3% higher

Commute

44.6% higher

Health

14.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% higher

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Elkton, South Dakota vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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