Cost of Living in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana boasts a low cost of living along with plenty of exciting attractions and cultural experiences that can be enjoyed on any budget. Finding an affordable place to live won't be hard due to the abundance of housing options ranging from single-family homes to luxurious apartments. Additionally, groceries and transportation expenses are much more reasonable compared with other parts of the country - making Indianapolis a great option for anyone wanting value out of their dollar.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Indianapolis is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive.

Indianapolis cost of living is 84.9

COST OF LIVING	Indianapolis	Indiana	USA
	84.9	83.7	100
	93.6	92.9	100
	100.3	94.4	100
	62.7	63.8	100
	$221,900	$221,600	$338,100
	90.2	97.2	100
	90.8	85.4	100
	103.1	102	100

100=National Average

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Reviews for Indianapolis 153 Reviews

The worst choice we ever made - 8/18/2022
No car? This city is built for cars. Not friendly to pedestrians; the lack of sidewalks is confounding. Public transportation is limited, with a "spoke wheel" layout... Read More

Dorothy | Indianapolis, IN | Reply | 1 Reply

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A little bit of it all. - 8/25/2021
This is a response to another review, but everything I say here is true and I have been a lifelong Indy resident and feel this needs said. The only factual part is... Read More

Joe | Indianapolis, IN | Reply | No Replies

Shit hole city - 7/6/2021
Housing is overpriced unless you want to live in a **** hole with cockroaches, mold, cars broken into. There's way too many potholes. Theres a deadly shooting everyday.... Read More

Kaelie | Indianapolis, IN | Reply | 3 Replies

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46254, 46237, 46203, 46222, 46220, 46217, 46235, 46241, 46201, 46234, ... 27 more

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