Quick answer
Overall prices in the Columbus, OH metro were 95.5 vs 95.7 in Indianapolis, IN in 2024 (US = 100), so Columbus is 0.2% less expensive than Indianapolis; housing rents differ by 1% (87.9 vs 88.9). A $75,000 income in Columbus buys about what $75,178 buys in Indianapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Columbus | Indianapolis | Columbus vs Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.5 | 95.7 | -0.2% |
| Goods | 93.6 | 94.3 | -0.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.9 | 88.9 | -1.1% |
| Utilities | 95.5 | 86.4 | +10.6% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 99.1 | -0.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.6 | 96.7 | -0.2% |
| $50,000 in Columbus equals in Indianapolis | $50,119 | ||
| $100,000 in Columbus equals in Indianapolis | $100,238 | ||
| $150,000 in Columbus equals in Indianapolis | $150,357 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.