salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Indianapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,465
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,315
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$71,417
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$224,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
95.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$2,037
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$141
👥 People living there
562,218
885,860
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.6 min
College degree
39.2%
34.9%
Own their home
61.8%
56%
Below poverty line
15.5%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Indianapolis for cheaper homes, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Indianapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $68,480 | +61% in Indianapolis |
| Operations Manager | $94,640 | $120,480 | +27% in Indianapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $29,050 | -24% in Indianapolis |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $76,980 | +20% in Indianapolis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $60,510 | -20% in Indianapolis |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $46,900 | +20% in Indianapolis |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,230 | $44,180 | +19% in Indianapolis |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,370 | $67,200 | +17% in Indianapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Indianapolis cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque and Indianapolis cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Indianapolis to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $60,094 a year gives the same standard of living in Indianapolis.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Indianapolis?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $71,417 in Indianapolis, 3% more in Albuquerque.
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