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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Farmington, NM โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Albuquerque, NM area

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You'd save $32.87/month moving to Indianapolis, IN

$150.0K in your current city equals $149.6K in Indianapolis, IN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 0.4%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$32.87
Savings
Annual Impact
$394
Per year

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

Farmington, NM

Population:46K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$288K

Indianapolis, IN

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

Farmington, NM

The Land of Enchantment

46K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in New Mexico, this city has a population of 46K 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: Farmington, NM vs Indianapolis, IN

๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 11.4%
Farmington, NM
$523
Indianapolis, IN
$582
Difference
$59.49
more
๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 3.0%
Farmington, NM
$1,893
Indianapolis, IN
$1,949
Difference
$55.88
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 3.5%
Farmington, NM
$1,231
Indianapolis, IN
$1,188
Difference
$42.93
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 4.3%
Farmington, NM
$482
Indianapolis, IN
$503
Difference
$20.57
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 0.3%
Farmington, NM
$1,586
Indianapolis, IN
$1,590
Difference
$4.33
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 0.1%
Farmington, NM
$920
Indianapolis, IN
$919
Difference
$0.71
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

Farmington, NM 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$747
To$1,030
โ†‘ $283
1 Bed
From$751
To$1,170
โ†‘ $419
2 Bed
From$919
To$1,360
โ†‘ $441
3 Bed
From$1,278
To$1,760
โ†‘ $482
Farmington, NMZIP-level data

1BR range: $940โ€“$980/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.

$6,636
Monthly in Farmington, NM
$6,732
Monthly in Indianapolis, IN
$96.63
Difference

Home Values

Farmington
Indianapolis
$288K
Median Value
$176K
โ†‘ +2.6%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +42.9%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +26.9%
$259K - $318K
Price Range
$109K - $340K

Homes in Indianapolis are 39% less expensive than Farmington

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $2.2K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$185
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.5%
Rate difference

Farmington, NM

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
New Mexico State Tax
Effective: 4.7%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,826/month
$105.9K

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

Farmington, NM Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.6%
Property Tax:0.8%

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

Farmington
Indianapolis
61 Moderate
Air Quality
54 Moderate
27.3%
Good Air Days
36.6%
94 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
63 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
63 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days

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

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