What is a pro or con of living in Indianapolis, Indianacompared to Baltimore, Maryland?

Transportation is 27% cheaper in Indianapolis.

What salary do I need to live in Indianapolis, Indiana copmared to Baltimore, Maryland?

A salary of $64,000 in Baltimore, Maryland could decrease to $59,514 in Indianapolis, Indiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BALTIMORE vs. INDIANAPOLIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Baltimore, Maryland vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 7.0% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $59,514 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
27% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, MD vs. Indianapolis, IN

Compared to Baltimore, Indianapolis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

25.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.9% lower

Commute

27.0% lower

Health

18.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.4% higher

Cost of Food

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