Cost of Living in Indianapolis
Summary of cost of living in Indianapolis, IN, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,316.9, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,200.0, excluding rent.
- Indianapolis is 23.3% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Indianapolis is, on average, 40.5% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $20.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $74.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $11.50 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $7.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $8.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $5.81 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.23 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $2.59 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $0.84 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $2.80 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $2.17 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $3.85 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $5.62 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $5.69 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $7.73 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.36 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.71 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.19 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.94 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.12 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.31 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $2.44 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $2.48 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $15.60 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $2.02 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.56 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $10.20 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.75 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $60.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $2.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $2.75 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $34.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.89 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $36,915.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $25,809.97 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $230.65 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $68.75 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $64.41 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $40.12 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $41.57 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $15.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $1,752.97 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $24,189.88 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $57.33 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $44.66 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $111.54 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $144.68 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,720.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,343.89 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2,610.11 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,909.44 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $257.48 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $175.26 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $4,405.10 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.17 | |
Prices in Indianapolis, Indiana
This city had 540 entries in the past 12 months by 34 different contributors.
Last update: 5 June 2026
Last update: 5 June 2026
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| Cost of Living in Lafayette, Indiana | 63.13 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cincinnati, Ohio | 107.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Clarksville, Indiana | 111.32 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dayton, Ohio | 111.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Louisville, Kentucky | 113.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Urbana, Illinois | 119.37 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fairborn, Ohio | 121.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fort Wayne, Indiana | 121.42 miles |
| Cost of Living in Watseka, Illinois | 122.02 miles |
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Leave a comment:2 Comments so far
Anonymous
on Oct 07, 2024:
Sir More are Less Cost of Living in Indiana polis is Cmparitively not less than Newyark.Propably the Cost of Living in USA is high
Jeffrey
on Mar 21, 2023:
You will definitely want a car here. Public transportation is not great. The metro area is huge and "Indianapolis" itself is extremely spread out.