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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Kearns metro township, UT โ€” COL adjusted from Boise, ID area + state data

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You'd save $235/month moving to Indianapolis, IN

$150.0K in your current city equals $147.2K in Indianapolis, IN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Salt Lake City, UT area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 3.1%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$235
Savings
Annual Impact
$2.8K
Per year

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

Kearns metro township, UT

Population:38K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$504K

Indianapolis, IN

Population:888K
Cost Index:97
Median Home:$176K

Kearns metro township, UT

The Beehive State

38K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Utah, this city has a population of 38K 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: Kearns metro township, UT vs Indianapolis, IN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†“ 14.5%
Kearns metro township, UT
$2,279
Indianapolis, IN
$1,949
Difference
$330
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 5.8%
Kearns metro township, UT
$1,503
Indianapolis, IN
$1,590
Difference
$86.88
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 5.9%
Kearns metro township, UT
$1,123
Indianapolis, IN
$1,188
Difference
$65.77
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 12.3%
Kearns metro township, UT
$448
Indianapolis, IN
$503
Difference
$55.07
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 2.0%
Kearns metro township, UT
$901
Indianapolis, IN
$919
Difference
$17.92
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 1.8%
Kearns metro township, UT
$593
Indianapolis, IN
$582
Difference
$10.71
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

Kearns metro township, UT 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$684
To$1,030
โ†‘ $346
1 Bed
From$792
To$1,170
โ†‘ $378
2 Bed
From$1,008
To$1,360
โ†‘ $352
3 Bed
From$1,404
To$1,760
โ†‘ $356
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.

$6,847
Monthly in Kearns metro township, UT
$6,732
Monthly in Indianapolis, IN
$115
Difference

Home Values

Kearns metro township
Indianapolis
-
Median Value
$176K
-
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
-
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +26.9%
-
Price Range
$109K - $340K

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $2.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$203
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.6%
Rate difference

Kearns metro township, UT

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Utah State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.5%
$44.3K
Take-Home Pay
$8,809/month
$105.7K

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

Kearns metro township, UT Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.4%
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

Kearns metro township
Indianapolis
44 Good
Air Quality
54 Moderate
62.8%
Good Air Days
36.6%
88 Moderate
Climate Risk
97 High
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
49 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
49 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days

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

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