Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 95.7 in Indianapolis, IN in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 4.6% more expensive than Indianapolis; housing rents differ by 25% (111.0 vs 88.9). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $71,730 buys in Indianapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Indianapolis | Atlanta vs Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 95.7 | +4.6% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 94.3 | +6.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 88.9 | +24.9% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 86.4 | +11.4% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 99.1 | -2.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 96.7 | +1.4% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Indianapolis | $47,820 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Indianapolis | $95,641 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Indianapolis | $143,461 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.