Des Moines, Washington vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 35.7% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $24,955 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Des Moines, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% higher
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower