Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 23.3% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $38,347 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Ann Arbor, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher