salaryIndianapolis is 5% 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
$1,864
$1,465
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,315
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$71,417
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$224,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
95.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$2,037
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$141
👥 People living there
252,833
885,860
Commute to work
27.7 min
24.6 min
College degree
24.3%
34.9%
Own their home
57.2%
56%
Below poverty line
15.1%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Indianapolis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Indianapolis cheaper to live in?
Indianapolis is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,465 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Indianapolis to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $57,031 a year gives the same standard of living in Indianapolis.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Indianapolis?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $71,417 in Indianapolis, 11% more in Glendale.