Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 7.6% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $60,049 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Pittsburgh, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher