2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Evansville, IN vs Indianapolis, IN

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Is it cheaper to live in Indianapolis or is it cheaper to live in Evansville?
- Indianapolis is 7.1% more expensive than Evansville.

Which city has more affordable housing, Indianapolis or Evansville?
- Indianapolis housing costs are 14.8% more expensive than Evansville housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Evansville or is Health Care more affordable in Indianapolis.
- Health related expenses are 8.4% more in Indianapolis.
 Evansville, INIndianapolis, INUnited States
 Overall  Unlock85.7100
 Food & Groceries90.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock100.3100
 Housing54.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$221,900$338,100
 Utilities109  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock90.8100
 Miscellaneous92.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Evansville    34 Reviews

I have lived in many places including Chicago Gary Indiana, Reno Nevada, Western Kentucky, and the north, west, and east side of Evansville so when I read the things  More

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I have lived in many places including Chicago Gary Indiana, Reno Nevada, Western Kentucky, and the north, west, and east side of Evansville so when I read the things  More

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Moved here from Gary Indiana decades ago due to Gary's violence. Well Im moving away from Evansville for the same reason. Im Done! Drugs are just everywhere & 23  More

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Reviews for Indianapolis    154 Reviews

I lived in Indianapolis for over 23 years, and I really miss the laidback: easy lifestyle there. The prices of most items are lower than elsewhere in the US, including  More

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No car? This city is built for cars. Not friendly to pedestrians; the lack of sidewalks is confounding. Public transportation is limited, with a "spoke wheel" layout  More

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Over 4 years ago

This is a response to another review, but everything I say here is true and I have been a lifelong Indy resident and feel this needs said. The only factual part is  More

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