Quick answer
Overall prices in the Indianapolis, IN metro were 95.7 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Indianapolis is 5.1% less expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 28% (88.9 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Indianapolis buys about what $79,053 buys in Salt Lake City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Indianapolis | Salt Lake City | Indianapolis vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.7 | 100.9 | -5.1% |
| Goods | 94.3 | 96.4 | -2.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 88.9 | 123.3 | -27.9% |
| Utilities | 86.4 | 79.0 | +9.3% |
| Other services | 99.1 | 99.0 | +0.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.7 | 98.5 | -1.8% |
| $50,000 in Indianapolis equals in Salt Lake City | $52,702 | ||
| $100,000 in Indianapolis equals in Salt Lake City | $105,405 | ||
| $150,000 in Indianapolis equals in Salt Lake City | $158,107 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.