How expensive is Indianapolis compared to the rest of United States?

Indianapolis ranks #149 out of 558 cities globally. It is 4.2% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 35.4 and local purchasing power is 159.8.

What is the average rent in Indianapolis?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Indianapolis city centre costs approximately USD 1,718 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,283 (saving 25%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 2,654.

Is Indianapolis affordable to live in?

Indianapolis is average overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is strong.

🇺🇸 IN, United States · #149 of 558 cities · 2026

Costul Vieții în Indianapolis

4.2% sub media din United States

Locul #149 din 558 de orașe · Mai scump decât 73.3% din orașele din lume

-4.2%

Costul vieții

Vezi clasamentul United States →

-7.0%

Chirie

Vezi clasamentul United States →

-7.5%

Alimente

Vezi clasamentul United States →

+17.1%

Putere de cumpărare

Vezi clasamentul United States →

Comparat cu media din United States

Prețuri Chirie

Prețuri chirii în Indianapolis

Apartament	Centrul orașului	În afara centrului	Economisești
1 cameră	USD 1,718/mo	USD 1,283/mo	25%
3 camere	USD 2,654/mo	USD 1,909/mo	25%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Indianapolis

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$4.51	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$3.67	2 sources
Bread (500g)	$2.59	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	$13.79	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	$10.16	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$10.10	2 sources
Eggs (12)	$3.95	2 sources
Milk (1L)	$0.80	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	$2.28	2 sources
Tomatoes (1kg)	$3.66	2 sources
Water (1.5L)	$2.36	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$16.30	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

$4.51

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$3.67

Bread (500g)

$2.59

Local cheese (1kg)

$13.79

Chicken (1kg)

$10.16

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$10.10

Eggs (12)

$3.95

Milk (1L)

$0.80

Potatoes (1kg)

$2.28

Tomatoes (1kg)

$3.66

Water (1.5L)

$2.36

Wine (mid-range)

$16.30

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$6.50	2 sources
Cappuccino	$5.84	2 sources
McMeal	$11.75	2 sources
Cheap meal	$18.50	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$75.50	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

$6.50

Cappuccino

$5.84

McMeal

$11.75

Cheap meal

$18.50

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$75.50

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$124.34	2 sources
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$51.17	2 sources
Sport shoes (Nike)	$96.77	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$45.83	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

$124.34

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$51.17

Sport shoes (Nike)

$96.77

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$45.83

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$14.75	2 sources
Gym membership	$44.13	2 sources

Cinema ticket

$14.75

Gym membership

$44.13

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.84	2 sources
Taxi start	$2.00	1 source
Monthly pass	$59.00	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

$0.84

Taxi start

$2.00

Monthly pass

$59.00

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$213.38	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

$213.38

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. September 2026.

Indici de Cost

Costul vieții

-4.2% Average

Chirie

-7.0% Average

Alimente

-7.5% Average

Restaurante

-3.0% Average

Putere de cumpărare

+17.1% Strong

Viața în Indianapolis: la ce să te aștepți

Indianapolis este average conform standardelor globale (locul #149 din 558 orașe). Este 4.2% mai ieftin față de media din United States, pe baza a 80 orașe.

Alimentele sunt average, iar mesele la restaurant sunt average. Groceries oferă cel mai bun raport calitate-preț, iar Restaurants este cel mai scump.

Puterea de cumpărare locală este ridicată — locuitorii își pot permite mai multe bunuri și servicii decât în majoritatea orașelor.

Costul Vieții în Indianapolis

Prețuri chirii în Indianapolis

Prices of Goods & Services in Indianapolis

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indici de Cost

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