salaryIndianapolis is 7% cheaperBased 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
$1,648
$1,465
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,315
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$71,417
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$224,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
95.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$2,037
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$141
👥 People living there
397,742
885,860
Commute to work
26.6 min
24.6 min
College degree
32.6%
34.9%
Own their home
54.3%
56%
Below poverty line
12.9%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Indianapolis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Indianapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $65,070 | +34% in Indianapolis |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $76,980 | +26% in Indianapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $29,050 | +20% in Indianapolis |
| Software Developer | $133,290 | $106,870 | -20% in Indianapolis |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $84,230 | -17% in Indianapolis |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $101,890 | -17% in Indianapolis |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,510 | $44,180 | +15% in Indianapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | $65,200 | -13% in Indianapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Indianapolis cheaper to live in?
Indianapolis is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,465 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Indianapolis to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $55,697 a year gives the same standard of living in Indianapolis.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Indianapolis?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $71,417 in Indianapolis, 14% more in Arlington.
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