Quick answer
Overall prices in the Indianapolis, IN metro were 95.7 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Indianapolis is 3.8% less expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 19% (88.9 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Indianapolis buys about what $77,969 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Indianapolis | Jacksonville | Indianapolis vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.7 | 99.5 | -3.8% |
| Goods | 94.3 | 96.2 | -2.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 88.9 | 109.8 | -19.0% |
| Utilities | 86.4 | 87.5 | -1.3% |
| Other services | 99.1 | 98.9 | +0.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.7 | 99.6 | -2.9% |
| $50,000 in Indianapolis equals in Jacksonville | $51,979 | ||
| $100,000 in Indianapolis equals in Jacksonville | $103,958 | ||
| $150,000 in Indianapolis equals in Jacksonville | $155,938 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.