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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Hobbs, NM โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Lubbock, TX area

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You'd save $34.16/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†“ 0.5%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$34.16
Savings
Annual Impact
$410
Per year

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

Hobbs, NM

Population:39K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$189K

Indianapolis, IN

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

Hobbs, NM

The Land of Enchantment

39K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in New Mexico, this city has a population of 39K 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: Hobbs, NM vs Indianapolis, IN

๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 5.9%
Hobbs, NM
$1,263
Indianapolis, IN
$1,188
Difference
$74.85
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 9.7%
Hobbs, NM
$531
Indianapolis, IN
$582
Difference
$51.50
more
๐Ÿ Housing
โ†“ 1.6%
Hobbs, NM
$1,981
Indianapolis, IN
$1,949
Difference
$31.69
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 1.6%
Hobbs, NM
$1,565
Indianapolis, IN
$1,590
Difference
$25.18
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 2.5%
Hobbs, NM
$490
Indianapolis, IN
$503
Difference
$12.46
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 0.8%
Hobbs, NM
$927
Indianapolis, IN
$919
Difference
$7.44
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

Hobbs, 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$1,087
To$1,030
โ†“ $57.00
1 Bed
From$1,087
To$1,170
โ†‘ $83.00
2 Bed
From$1,352
To$1,360
โ†‘ $8.00
3 Bed
From$1,677
To$1,760
โ†‘ $83.00
Hobbs, NMZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,070โ€“$1,070/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.

$6,757
Monthly in Hobbs, NM
$6,732
Monthly in Indianapolis, IN
$24.84
Difference

Home Values

Hobbs
Indianapolis
$189K
Median Value
$176K
โ†‘ +2.5%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†“ -18.3%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +26.9%
$189K
Price Range
$109K - $340K

Homes in Indianapolis are 7% less expensive than Hobbs

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

Hobbs, 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

Hobbs, 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

Hobbs
Indianapolis
23 Good
Air Quality
54 Moderate
92.2%
Good Air Days
36.6%
96 High
Climate Risk
97 High
โ˜€๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
78 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days
โ–ฒ+3.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
78 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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