Ottawa, Illinois vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 8.3% more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,145 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa, IL vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Ottawa, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher