Mountain View, California vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 69.5% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $45,678 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Mountain View, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.5% 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
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower