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Indianapolis, IN is an affordable city to live in. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,090 per month which is significantly lower than the national average of $1,430. Additionally, the cost of groceries index here is 94 compared to the national average of 100, making it even more attractive for those looking to save money. Indianapolis has also become known as a hub for businesses; many large companies such as Eli Lilly and Co., Salesforce, Cummins Inc., and Anthem are headquartered here. With its competitive advantages combined with its affordability, Indianapolis has become an ideal place to call home.

Indianapolis has an unemployment rate of 5.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Indianapolis has seen the job market decrease by -4.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 37.5%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Indianapolis
- The Sales Tax Rate for Indianapolis is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Indianapolis is 4.9%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Indianapolis
- The average income of a Indianapolis resident is $31,538 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Indianapolis resident is $54,321 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyIndianapolis, IndianaUnited States
  5.66
  -4.7%-6.2%
  37.5%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  5.3%4.6%
  $31,538$37,638
  $54,321$69,021
  $68,575$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.2%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  5.6%6.8%
  11.2%10.0%
  2.7%2.5%
  11.5%11.0%
  8.0%4.8%
  0.6%0.8%
  1.4%1.9%
  4.5%4.7%
  1.9%1.9%
  7.1%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  5.2%4.2%
  7.7%9.3%
  14.6%14.0%
  2.1%2.1%
  7.2%7.0%
  4.3%4.8%
  4.0%4.7%
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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 4 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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