Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 95.7 in Indianapolis, IN in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 16.1% more expensive than Indianapolis; housing rents differ by 70% (151.3 vs 88.9). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $64,582 buys in Indianapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | Indianapolis | Seattle vs Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 95.7 | +16.1% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 94.3 | +10.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 88.9 | +70.2% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 86.4 | +7.5% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 99.1 | +7.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 96.7 | +12.8% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Indianapolis | $43,055 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Indianapolis | $86,109 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Indianapolis | $129,164 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.