salaryIndianapolis is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,465
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,315
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$71,417
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$224,800
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.7
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,037
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$109
👥 People living there
885,860
754,195
Commute to work
24.6 min
26 min
College degree
34.9%
68.4%
Own their home
56%
43.7%
Below poverty line
15.8%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Indianapolis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Indianapolis | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,050 | $57,280 | +97% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,510 | $102,920 | +70% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,200 | $102,170 | +57% in Seattle |
| Software Developer | $106,870 | $167,280 | +57% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $65,130 | $101,780 | +56% in Seattle |
| Registered Nurse | $84,230 | $128,260 | +52% in Seattle |
| Cashier | $29,890 | $44,210 | +48% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $68,480 | $101,090 | +48% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Indianapolis or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Indianapolis is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,465 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Indianapolis?
About $69,679 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Indianapolis or Seattle?
The typical household earns $71,417 in Indianapolis and $133,583 in Seattle, 47% more in Seattle.