Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 95.7 in Indianapolis, IN in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 11.5% more expensive than Indianapolis; housing rents differ by 46% (130.2 vs 88.9). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $67,284 buys in Indianapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Sacramento | Indianapolis | Sacramento vs Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 95.7 | +11.5% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 94.3 | +11.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 88.9 | +46.5% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 86.4 | +75.2% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 99.1 | +1.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 96.7 | +4.7% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Indianapolis | $44,856 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Indianapolis | $89,712 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Indianapolis | $134,568 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.