Zip 46241 (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 (zip 46241), 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.

Zip 46241 (Indianapolis, IN)

Housing costs in Indianapolis?
A typical home costs $142,400, which is 57.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.7% less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Indianapolis costs $980 per month, which is 0.0% cheaper than the national average of $980 and 7.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,050.

Can I afford Indianapolis?
To live comfortably in Indianapolis (zip 46241), Indiana, a minimum annual income of $27,360 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Indianapolis?
Living in 46241 Indianapolis, IN can be quite affordable. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for this area is 84.88, which is 15.12% lower than the U.S. national average of 100. This means that basic expenses such as groceries, healthcare, and transportation are significantly cheaper than compared to other areas in the United States. For example, the average price for a meal at a mid-range restaurant is approximately $13 USD while the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 46241 Indianapolis is around $980 USD per month. In addition, utilities like electricity and water are relatively inexpensive with most bills costing no more than $100 USD each month on average.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesIndianapolisIndianaUnited States
  85.783.7100.0
  90.792.9100
  100.394.4100.0
  38.163.8100.0
  $142,400$221,600$338,100
  93.3%97.2%100.0%
  87.585.4100.0
  103.2102.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 17 years ago

A medium blue collar area. Housing is predominately 30 to 40 year old  More

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