Irvine, California vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 53.1% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $45,005 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Irvine, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower