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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Casper, WY โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Denver, CO area

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You'd save $104/month moving to Indianapolis, IN

$150.0K in your current city equals $148.8K in Indianapolis, IN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 1.4%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$104
Savings
Annual Impact
$1.2K
Per year

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

Casper, WY

Population:59K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$312K

Indianapolis, IN

Population:888K
Cost Index:99
Median Home:$176K

Casper, WY

The Equality State

59K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Wyoming, this city has a population of 59K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Wyoming has no state income tax!

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: Casper, WY vs Indianapolis, IN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†“ 16.9%
Casper, WY
$2,345
Indianapolis, IN
$1,949
Difference
$396
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 11.7%
Casper, WY
$1,423
Indianapolis, IN
$1,590
Difference
$167
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 8.1%
Casper, WY
$465
Indianapolis, IN
$503
Difference
$37.83
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 2.9%
Casper, WY
$566
Indianapolis, IN
$582
Difference
$16.45
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 1.4%
Casper, WY
$1,172
Indianapolis, IN
$1,188
Difference
$16.20
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 0.3%
Casper, WY
$922
Indianapolis, IN
$919
Difference
$2.41
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

Casper, WY 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$539
To$1,030
โ†‘ $491
1 Bed
From$593
To$1,170
โ†‘ $577
2 Bed
From$757
To$1,360
โ†‘ $603
3 Bed
From$1,050
To$1,760
โ†‘ $710
Casper, WYZIP-level data

1BR range: $790โ€“$1,000/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.

$6,893
Monthly in Casper, WY
$6,732
Monthly in Indianapolis, IN
$160
Difference

Home Values

Casper
Indianapolis
$312K
Median Value
$176K
โ†‘ +1.4%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +32.5%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +26.9%
$278K - $341K
Price Range
$109K - $340K

Homes in Indianapolis are 44% less expensive than Casper

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $4.8K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$404
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.2%
Rate difference

Casper, WY

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Wyoming State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

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

Casper, WY Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.5%
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

Casper
Indianapolis
55 Moderate
Air Quality
54 Moderate
35.2%
Good Air Days
36.6%
95 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
28 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
28 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days

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

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