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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Duluth, MN โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Saint Paul, MN area

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You'd save $315/month moving to Indianapolis, IN

$150.0K in your current city equals $146.2K in Indianapolis, IN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 4.2%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$315
Savings
Annual Impact
$3.8K
Per year

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

Duluth, MN

Population:88K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$269K

Indianapolis, IN

Population:888K
Cost Index:96
Median Home:$176K

Duluth, MN

The North Star State

88K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Minnesota, this city has a population of 88K 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: Duluth, MN vs Indianapolis, IN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†“ 7.3%
Duluth, MN
$2,104
Indianapolis, IN
$1,949
Difference
$155
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 17.1%
Duluth, MN
$703
Indianapolis, IN
$582
Difference
$121
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 6.6%
Duluth, MN
$1,491
Indianapolis, IN
$1,590
Difference
$99.13
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 4.0%
Duluth, MN
$957
Indianapolis, IN
$919
Difference
$37.84
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 6.4%
Duluth, MN
$473
Indianapolis, IN
$503
Difference
$30.12
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 0.4%
Duluth, MN
$1,193
Indianapolis, IN
$1,188
Difference
$4.76
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

Duluth, MN 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$665
To$1,030
โ†‘ $365
1 Bed
From$765
To$1,170
โ†‘ $405
2 Bed
From$963
To$1,360
โ†‘ $397
3 Bed
From$1,320
To$1,760
โ†‘ $440
Duluth, MNZIP-level data

1BR range: $920โ€“$1,360/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.

$6,921
Monthly in Duluth, MN
$6,732
Monthly in Indianapolis, IN
$188
Difference

Home Values

Duluth
Indianapolis
$269K
Median Value
$176K
โ†‘ +6.2%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +36.8%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +26.9%
$198K - $436K
Price Range
$109K - $340K

Homes in Indianapolis are 35% less expensive than Duluth

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $5.6K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$466
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.7%
Rate difference

Duluth, MN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Minnesota State Tax
Effective: 7.0%
$10.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 31.6%
$47.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,546/month
$102.6K

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

Duluth, MN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.0%
Property Tax:1.1%

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

Duluth
Indianapolis
36 Good
Air Quality
54 Moderate
72.4%
Good Air Days
36.6%
95 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
14 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days
โ–ฒ+3.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
14 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days

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

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