Alexandria, Minnesota vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 6.0% more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $52,996 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
54% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in Alexandria, Minnesota
Alexandria, MN vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Alexandria, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% higher
      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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  54.9% higher
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower