Detroit, Michigan vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 4.3% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $28,715 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
49% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Detroit, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  49.1% lower
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher