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
$1,277
$1,465
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,315
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$71,417
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$224,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
95.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$2,037
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$141
👥 People living there
366,097
885,860
Commute to work
22.5 min
24.6 min
College degree
22.4%
34.9%
Own their home
41.7%
56%
Below poverty line
30.6%
15.8%
Unemployment
10.8%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Indianapolis for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Indianapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $97,750 | $120,480 | +23% in Indianapolis |
| Plumber | $63,020 | $76,980 | +22% in Indianapolis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,470 | $60,510 | -21% in Indianapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $29,050 | -20% in Indianapolis |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,680 | $44,180 | +14% in Indianapolis |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,990 | $97,470 | +10% in Indianapolis |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $68,480 | +9% in Indianapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,350 | $65,200 | -9% in Indianapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Indianapolis cheaper to live in?
Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
About $61,133 a year gives the same standard of living in Indianapolis.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Indianapolis?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $71,417 in Indianapolis, 38% more in Indianapolis.
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