Cost of Living in Indianapolis
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Indianapolis, United States.
Overall, the cost of living in Indianapolis is below the New York City baseline (composite index 52 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)32
Groceries index70
Dining out index62
Transport index38
Utilities index60
Median annual salary$54,000
Minimum wage$7.25/hr
State income tax rate3.15%
Est. monthly childcare$900
Est. monthly healthcare premium$410
YoY inflation2.8%
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