Indianápolis
USA
Updated on August 20, 2025
Overview
Capital and largest city of Indiana, world-renowned for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500. It's a major logistics and transportation hub in the American Midwest, with a diversified economy including manufacturing, financial services, and technology.
Average cost of living€4,085.00
Quality of Life80/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€650.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,200.00
1-bed flat (outside)€950.00
3-bed flat (center)€2,200.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,650.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€180.00
Internet€65.00
Mobile plan€55.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€1.75
Monthly pass€35.00
Taxi start€3.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.05
Leisure
Cinema ticket€12.00
Fitness club€45.00
Education
Preschool (month)€850.00
Intl. primary (year)€12,500.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€1,850.00
sqm outside center€1,250.00
Advantages
- ✓ Relatively low cost of living compared to other major cities
- ✓ Excellent central location for transportation and logistics
- ✓ Rich sports culture with Colts, Pacers, and Indianapolis 500
- ✓ Diversified job market with opportunities across multiple sectors
- ✓ Compact urban core with good walkability downtown
Disadvantages
- × Continental climate with cold winters and humid summers
- × Limited public transportation options
- × Less cultural diversity compared to coastal cities
- × Economy dependent on automotive industry
- × Extensive urban sprawl outside downtown core