Santa Clara, California vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 63.9% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $36,112 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Santa Clara, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% 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
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower