Moving to Indianapolis, IN
City Overview
Cost of Living
90
Avg Temperature
42°–62°F
State Income Tax
3.2%
Population
888K
Indy is more than just the 500. A surprisingly vibrant downtown, affordable cost of living, and strong sports culture make it one of the most underrated cities in the Midwest.
Average Moving Costs to Indianapolis
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 644 mi | $2,459–$3,842 | $1,152–$2,289 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,806 mi | $3,049–$4,825 | $1,809–$3,105 |
| Chicago, IL | 165 mi | $2,069–$3,240 | $881–$1,954 |
| Houston, TX | 866 mi | $2,433–$3,843 | $1,277–$2,445 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,496 mi | $2,811–$4,452 | $1,634–$2,888 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 583 mi | $2,312–$3,634 | $1,117–$2,247 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,000 mi | $2,496–$3,950 | $1,353–$2,539 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,785 mi | $3,028–$4,793 | $1,798–$3,091 |
| Dallas, TX | 764 mi | $2,391–$3,771 | $1,220–$2,374 |
| San Jose, CA | 1,925 mi | $3,182–$5,020 | $1,876–$3,189 |
Neighborhoods in Indianapolis
Broad Ripple
A popular neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN for newcomers and residents alike.
Fountain Square
A popular neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN for newcomers and residents alike.
Mass Ave
A popular neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN for newcomers and residents alike.
Irvington
A popular neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN for newcomers and residents alike.
Meridian-Kessler
A popular neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Indianapolis
Cost of Living Index
10% below the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$1,050/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$1,250/mo
Moving to Indianapolis from These Cities
From New York, NY
644 miles
Full-Service
$2,459–$3,842
From Los Angeles, CA
1,806 miles
Full-Service
$3,049–$4,825
From Chicago, IL
165 miles
Full-Service
$2,069–$3,240
From Houston, TX
866 miles
Full-Service
$2,433–$3,843
From Phoenix, AZ
1,496 miles
Full-Service
$2,811–$4,452
From Philadelphia, PA
583 miles
Full-Service
$2,312–$3,634
From San Antonio, TX
1,000 miles
Full-Service
$2,496–$3,950
From San Diego, CA
1,785 miles
Full-Service
$3,028–$4,793
From Dallas, TX
764 miles
Full-Service
$2,391–$3,771
From San Jose, CA
1,925 miles
Full-Service
$3,182–$5,020
From Austin, TX
926 miles
Full-Service
$2,496–$3,938
From Jacksonville, FL
700 miles
Full-Service
$2,342–$3,694