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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Bella Vista, AR โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Tulsa, OK area

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You'd save $8.96/month moving to Indianapolis, IN

$150.0K in your current city equals $149.9K in Indianapolis, IN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 0.1%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$8.96
Savings
Annual Impact
$108
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Bella Vista, AR

Population:32K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$349K

Indianapolis, IN

Population:888K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$176K

Bella Vista, AR

The Natural State

32K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Arkansas, this city has a population of 32K residents.

Indianapolis, IN

The Hoosier State

888K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Indiana, this city has a population of 888K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Bella Vista, AR vs Indianapolis, IN

๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†“ 5.1%
Bella Vista, AR
$1,676
Indianapolis, IN
$1,590
Difference
$85.70
less
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 4.5%
Bella Vista, AR
$1,245
Indianapolis, IN
$1,188
Difference
$56.13
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 10.5%
Bella Vista, AR
$527
Indianapolis, IN
$582
Difference
$55.45
more
๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 2.6%
Bella Vista, AR
$1,899
Indianapolis, IN
$1,949
Difference
$49.71
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 3.3%
Bella Vista, AR
$487
Indianapolis, IN
$503
Difference
$16.10
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 1.0%
Bella Vista, AR
$910
Indianapolis, IN
$919
Difference
$9.45
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Indianapolis, IN: Marion County Income Tax$3,030/yr (2.0%)

Bella Vista, AR has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,171
To$1,030
โ†“ $141
1 Bed
From$1,292
To$1,170
โ†“ $122
2 Bed
From$1,562
To$1,360
โ†“ $202
3 Bed
From$2,173
To$1,760
โ†“ $413
Bella Vista, ARZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,290โ€“$1,290/mo

Indianapolis, INZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,080โ€“$1,870/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,743
Monthly in Bella Vista, AR
$6,732
Monthly in Indianapolis, IN
$11.13
Difference

Home Values

Bella Vista
Indianapolis
$349K
Median Value
$176K
โ†‘ +2.1%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +55.8%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +26.9%
$349K
Price Range
$109K - $340K

Homes in Indianapolis are 50% less expensive than Bella Vista

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $4.2K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$348
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.8%
Rate difference

Bella Vista, AR

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arkansas State Tax
Effective: 6.0%
$9.0K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.7%
$46.0K
Take-Home Pay
$8,664/month
$104.0K

Indianapolis, IN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Indiana State Tax
Effective: 3.2%
$4.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.9%
$41.9K
Take-Home Pay
$9,012/month
$108.1K

Additional Tax Information

Bella Vista, AR Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.4%
Property Tax:0.6%

Indianapolis, IN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.0%
Property Tax:0.9%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Bella Vista
Indianapolis
51 Moderate
Air Quality
54 Moderate
48.4%
Good Air Days
36.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
61 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
61 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Arkansas and Indiana on TaxTakeHome.com

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