Quick answer
Overall prices in the Austin, TX metro were 98.1 vs 95.7 in Indianapolis, IN in 2024 (US = 100), so Austin is 2.5% more expensive than Indianapolis; housing rents differ by 35% (120.4 vs 88.9). A $75,000 income in Austin buys about what $73,187 buys in Indianapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Austin | Indianapolis | Austin vs Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.1 | 95.7 | +2.5% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 94.3 | -0.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 120.4 | 88.9 | +35.4% |
| Utilities | 82.0 | 86.4 | -5.0% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 99.1 | -2.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 96.7 | +2.9% |
| $50,000 in Austin equals in Indianapolis | $48,792 | ||
| $100,000 in Austin equals in Indianapolis | $97,583 | ||
| $150,000 in Austin equals in Indianapolis | $146,375 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.