Cost of Living Calculator - Indianapolis, Indiana vs National City, California


The cost of living in National City, California is 60.8% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $120,594 in National City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, National City, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in National City
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs National City, CA
Compared to Indianapolis, National City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.8% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  206.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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