Elkhart, Indiana vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 6.3% more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $45,691 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhart, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, IN vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Elkhart, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% higher
      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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower