Elkins, West Virginia vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 17.6% more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,795 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkins, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in Elkins, West Virginia
Elkins, WV vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Elkins, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  53.1% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher