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CHICAGO vs. INDIANAPOLIS
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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Indianapolis, Indiana

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 20.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $711,411 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs Indianapolis, IN

Compared to Chicago, Indianapolis is:

Homeowner

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20.9% lower

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3.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

37.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.8% lower

Commute

34.4% lower

Health

14.0% higher

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Personal

7.7% lower

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