Palmdale, California vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 35.4% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $158,179 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Palmdale, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  49.5% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower