Quick answer
Overall prices in the Indianapolis, IN metro were 95.7 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Indianapolis is 13.3% less expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 58% (88.9 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Indianapolis buys about what $86,542 buys in San Jose, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Indianapolis | San Jose | Indianapolis vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.7 | 110.4 | -13.3% |
| Goods | 94.3 | 105.2 | -10.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 88.9 | 211.9 | -58.0% |
| Utilities | 86.4 | 156.7 | -44.9% |
| Other services | 99.1 | 100.3 | -1.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.7 | 119.3 | -18.9% |
| $50,000 in Indianapolis equals in San Jose | $57,695 | ||
| $100,000 in Indianapolis equals in San Jose | $115,389 | ||
| $150,000 in Indianapolis equals in San Jose | $173,084 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.