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 4,298.7$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,192.0$, excluding rent.
- Indianapolis is 31.3% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Indianapolis is, on average, 65.2% lower than in New York.
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) | 74.50 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 12.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.65 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.31 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.97 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.87 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.00 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.36 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.77 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.42 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.71 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.98 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.43 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.68 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.26 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.90 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.12 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.36 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.24 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.37 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.60 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.02 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.30 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 10.40 $ | |
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) | 0.85 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,790.50 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 25,903.63 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 216.36 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 71.00 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 71.70 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 41.22 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 41.57 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 14.95 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,803.83 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 25,941.17 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 57.71 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 45.39 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 107.75 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 144.68 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,743.64 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,268.64 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,685.55 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,889.55 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 232.34 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 162.74 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,150.32 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.42 | |
Prices in Indianapolis, Indiana
This city had 482 entries in the past 12 months by 27 different contributors.
Last update: 2 January 2026
Last update: 2 January 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.