salaryIndianapolis is 16% 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
$2,597
$1,465
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,498
$1,315
💵 Families earn per year
$95,332
$71,417
🔑 Buying a house
$1,102,300
$224,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
95.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,679
$2,037
⚡ Electric bill per month
$174
$141
👥 People living there
190,748
885,860
Commute to work
27.1 min
24.6 min
College degree
47.2%
34.9%
Own their home
35.2%
56%
Below poverty line
12.9%
15.8%
Unemployment
8.3%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Indianapolis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Glendale | Indianapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $60,510 | -41% in Indianapolis |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $84,230 | -38% in Indianapolis |
| Software Developer | $160,920 | $106,870 | -34% in Indianapolis |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $83,110 | -32% in Indianapolis |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $68,480 | -30% in Indianapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,990 | $65,200 | -21% in Indianapolis |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $97,470 | -21% in Indianapolis |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $130,460 | -19% in Indianapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Indianapolis cheaper to live in?
Indianapolis is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,465 a month there versus $2,597 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Indianapolis to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $50,559 a year gives the same standard of living in Indianapolis.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Indianapolis?
The typical household earns $95,332 in Glendale and $71,417 in Indianapolis, 33% more in Glendale.