salaryIndianapolis is 17% 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
$3,180
$1,465
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,315
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$71,417
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$224,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
95.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$2,037
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$141
👥 People living there
228,295
885,860
Commute to work
30.3 min
24.6 min
College degree
63.9%
34.9%
Own their home
60.8%
56%
Below poverty line
5.2%
15.8%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Indianapolis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fremont | Indianapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $84,230 | -55% in Indianapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $65,200 | -47% in Indianapolis |
| Software Developer | $186,640 | $106,870 | -43% in Indianapolis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $60,510 | -41% in Indianapolis |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $130,460 | -40% in Indianapolis |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $68,480 | -40% in Indianapolis |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $83,110 | -37% in Indianapolis |
| Dental Hygienist | $146,760 | $97,470 | -34% in Indianapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Indianapolis cheaper to live in?
Indianapolis is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,465 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Indianapolis to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $49,664 a year gives the same standard of living in Indianapolis.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Indianapolis?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $71,417 in Indianapolis, 174% more in Fremont.