Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Dexter, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dexter, Michigan is 29.4% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $142,391 in Dexter, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dexter, Michigan is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Dexter
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Dexter, MI
Compared to Indianapolis, Dexter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower