Indianapolis, IN Cost of Living


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Indianapolis cost of living score
85.7
Less expensive
14.3% lower
than the US average
2.4% higher
than the Indiana average
Indianapolis, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.3% lower than the U.S. average and 2.4% lower than the average for Indiana.

Indianapolis, IN

Housing costs in Indianapolis?
A typical home costs $221,900, which is 34.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.1% more expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Indianapolis costs $1,090 per month, which is 23.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.1% more than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Indianapolis?
To live comfortably in Indianapolis, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $42,480 for a family, and $36,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Indianapolis?
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.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesIndianapolisIndianaUnited States
  85.783.7100.0
  93.692.9100
  100.394.4100.0
  62.763.8100.0
  $221,900$221,600$338,100
  90.2%97.2%100.0%
  90.885.4100.0
  103.1102.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I lived in Indianapolis for over 23 years, and I really miss the laidback: easy lifestyle there. The prices of most items are lower than elsewhere in the US, including  More

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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  More

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Over 3 years ago

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  More

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