Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Diego, CA metro were 111.9 vs 95.7 in Indianapolis, IN in 2024 (US = 100), so San Diego is 16.9% more expensive than Indianapolis; housing rents differ by 102% (179.3 vs 88.9). A $75,000 income in San Diego buys about what $64,147 buys in Indianapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Diego | Indianapolis | San Diego vs Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.9 | 95.7 | +16.9% |
| Goods | 108.0 | 94.3 | +14.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 179.3 | 88.9 | +101.6% |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 86.4 | +101.8% |
| Other services | 99.6 | 99.1 | +0.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.7 | 96.7 | +17.6% |
| $50,000 in San Diego equals in Indianapolis | $42,765 | ||
| $100,000 in San Diego equals in Indianapolis | $85,529 | ||
| $150,000 in San Diego equals in Indianapolis | $128,294 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.