salaryIndianapolis is 6% 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
$1,789
$1,465
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,315
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$71,417
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$224,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
95.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$2,037
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$141
👥 People living there
545,970
885,860
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.6 min
College degree
25.5%
34.9%
Own their home
50.1%
56%
Below poverty line
20.1%
15.8%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes, shorter commutes.
- Pick Indianapolis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Indianapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $84,230 | -33% in Indianapolis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $60,510 | -23% in Indianapolis |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $130,460 | -22% in Indianapolis |
| Plumber | $64,400 | $76,980 | +20% in Indianapolis |
| Operations Manager | $101,010 | $120,480 | +19% in Indianapolis |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $83,110 | -18% in Indianapolis |
| Software Developer | $129,060 | $106,870 | -17% in Indianapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $29,050 | -15% in Indianapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Indianapolis cheaper to live in?
Indianapolis is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,465 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Indianapolis to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $56,205 a year gives the same standard of living in Indianapolis.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Indianapolis?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $71,417 in Indianapolis, 7% more in Fresno.