Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 95.7 in Indianapolis, IN in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 18.7% more expensive than Indianapolis; housing rents differ by 92% (170.4 vs 88.9). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $63,198 buys in Indianapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Indianapolis | Los Angeles vs Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 95.7 | +18.7% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 94.3 | +13.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 88.9 | +91.7% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 86.4 | +83.6% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 99.1 | +5.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 96.7 | +17.1% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Indianapolis | $42,132 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Indianapolis | $84,265 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Indianapolis | $126,397 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.