Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 95.7 in Indianapolis, IN in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 3.1% more expensive than Indianapolis; housing rents differ by 18% (104.5 vs 88.9). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $72,770 buys in Indianapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Indianapolis | Houston vs Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 95.7 | +3.1% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 94.3 | +6.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 88.9 | +17.5% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 86.4 | +10.3% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 99.1 | -3.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 96.7 | +2.8% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Indianapolis | $48,513 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Indianapolis | $97,026 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Indianapolis | $145,539 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.