Lincoln, Illinois vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 21.1% more expensive than Lincoln, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,556 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than Lincoln, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in Lincoln, Illinois
Lincoln, IL vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Lincoln, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher