2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Indianapolis, IN vs East Hartford, CT

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Is it cheaper to live in East Hartford or is it cheaper to live in Indianapolis?
- East Hartford is 22.3% more expensive than Indianapolis.

Which city has more affordable housing, East Hartford or Indianapolis?
- East Hartford housing costs are 12.8% more expensive than Indianapolis housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Indianapolis or is Health Care more affordable in East Hartford.
- Health related expenses are 13.7% more in East Hartford.
 Indianapolis, INEast Hartford, CTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock104.8100
 Food & Groceries93.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock114.0100
 Housing62.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$241,300$338,100
 Utilities90  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock106.1100
 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 East Hartford    2 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I have lived in East Hartford for many years, went to school here in the 60's &70's. In 1980 I left for about 21 years and returned in 2001. While still a quiet  More

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Over 10 years ago

if I were relocating from a distant state, I would move here. (06118 zip code) housing prices will be depressed for a while due to many foreclosures, but having  More

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