Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 95.7 in Indianapolis, IN in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 10.5% more expensive than Indianapolis; housing rents differ by 65% (146.9 vs 88.9). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $67,849 buys in Indianapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Denver | Indianapolis | Denver vs Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 95.7 | +10.5% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 94.3 | +7.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 88.9 | +65.2% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 86.4 | +1.7% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 99.1 | +0.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 96.7 | +9.4% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Indianapolis | $45,233 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Indianapolis | $90,465 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Indianapolis | $135,698 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.