Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Austin, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 14.1% cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,106 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Austin
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Austin, MN
Compared to Indianapolis, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower