2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Indianapolis, IN vs Brisbane, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Brisbane or is it cheaper to live in Indianapolis?
- Brisbane is 191.7% more expensive than Indianapolis.

Which city has more affordable housing, Brisbane or Indianapolis?
- Brisbane housing costs are 554.1% more expensive than Indianapolis housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Indianapolis or is Health Care more affordable in Brisbane.
- Health related expenses are 17.0% more in Brisbane.
 Indianapolis, INBrisbane, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock250.0100
 Food & Groceries93.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock117.4100
 Housing62.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,127,200$338,100
 Utilities90  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock154.8100
 Miscellaneous103.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Brisbane    4 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

is the name of this town because during the winter holiday people put up stars on their homes that can been seen from the entrance to the town that are donated by shops  More

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Brisbane is a very cute little town/city/suburb. But it's kind of expensive and a little bit difficult and long to get into the city. And as far as getting around in the  More

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Over 14 years ago

awesome climate to live  More

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