Cost of Living Calculator - Johnston, Iowa vs Indianapolis, Indiana


The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 11.8% cheaper than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $66,138 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Johnston, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher

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