Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
9% cheaper
Indianapolis is 9% more affordable than Las Vegas. A $75,000 salary in Las Vegas is equivalent to $68,317 in Indianapolis.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Indiana salaries · Nevada salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Indianapolis has a housing index of 80 while Las Vegas sits at 106 (national average = 100). The median home in Indianapolis costs $220,000 compared to $350,000 in Las Vegas, a difference of $130,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Indianapolis versus $1,400 in Las Vegas.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Indianapolis scores 98 while Las Vegas scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Indianapolis (96) match Las Vegas (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Indianapolis is $49,968 compared to $56,415 in Las Vegas. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Indianapolis.
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