Zip 46254 (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 46254), 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 46254 (Indianapolis, IN)

Housing costs in Indianapolis?
A typical home costs $204,200, which is 39.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.9% less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Indianapolis costs $1,010 per month, which is 3.1% more than the national average of $980 and 4.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,050.

Can I afford Indianapolis?
To live comfortably in Indianapolis (zip 46254), Indiana, a minimum annual income of $39,240 for a family, and $34,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Indianapolis?
The cost of living in 46254 Indianapolis, IN is relatively low compared to other areas in the United States. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index is lower than that of the national average. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment averages around $716 per month, while a three-bedroom averages around $1,074 per month. Groceries are also relatively affordable at an overall grocery index of 89.2% compared to the national average. Utilities such as electricity and water are also quite inexpensive with an overall index of 81.9%. All in all, living in Indianapolis is very affordable when compared to other parts of the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesIndianapolisIndianaUnited States
  85.783.7100.0
  93.492.9100
  100.394.4100.0
  59.163.8100.0
  $204,200$221,600$338,100
  87.9%97.2%100.0%
  91.385.4100.0
  103.2102.0100.0

   100=National Average

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