Pasadena, California vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 54.3% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $22,847 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Pasadena, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.3% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower