City Intelligence
Indianapolis, IN
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Indianapolis.
COL Index
87
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,200
Home price
$230,000
Population
867,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Indianapolis.
Affordability
44/100
Weak
44
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
62/100
Moderate
62
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
65/100
Strong
65
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Indianapolis
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $207,900 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $156,600 | 100 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $156,600 | 100 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $152,300 | 99 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $143,600 | 95 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $139,200 | 93 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $139,200 | 93 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $126,200 | 87 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $121,800 | 85 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $121,800 | 85 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Indianapolis has the local purchasing power of approximately $114,900 in a national-average city.