Phoenix, Arizona vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 21.9% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $22,744 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Phoenix, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower