United States
Cost of Living in Indianapolis, IN
Monthly Total
$3,255
$56,963
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,475
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$59
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,475
$25,813
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$261
$4,568
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$198
$3,465
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$240
$4,200
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$330
$5,775
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$324
$5,670
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$340
$5,950
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$87
$1,523
Monthly Total
$3,255
$56,963
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