Washington, District of Columbia vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 43.6% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $101,474 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Washington, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower