Surprise, Arizona vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 21.1% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $86,794 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Surprise, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower