Lorain, Ohio vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 19.7% more expensive than Lorain, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $59,873 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorain, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than Lorain, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in Lorain, Ohio
Lorain, OH vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Lorain, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower