Los Angeles, California vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 51.8% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $53,002 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Los Angeles, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower