Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 97.6% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $183,809 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Seattle
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Indianapolis, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.6% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  399.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% lower
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% higher