Spencer, Iowa vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 11.1% more expensive than Spencer, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $38,894 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Spencer, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than Spencer, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in Spencer, Iowa
Spencer, IA vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Spencer, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower