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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Kenosha, WI โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Milwaukee, WI area

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You'd save $124/month moving to Indianapolis, IN

$150.0K in your current city equals $148.5K in Indianapolis, IN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 1.7%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$124
Savings
Annual Impact
$1.5K
Per year

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

Kenosha, WI

Population:98K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$276K

Indianapolis, IN

Population:888K
Cost Index:98
Median Home:$176K

Kenosha, WI

The Badger State

98K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Wisconsin, this city has a population of 98K 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: Kenosha, WI vs Indianapolis, IN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 15.8%
Kenosha, WI
$1,683
Indianapolis, IN
$1,949
Difference
$266
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 13.1%
Kenosha, WI
$1,368
Indianapolis, IN
$1,188
Difference
$179
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 17.8%
Kenosha, WI
$709
Indianapolis, IN
$582
Difference
$126
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 1.8%
Kenosha, WI
$1,562
Indianapolis, IN
$1,590
Difference
$27.98
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 2.8%
Kenosha, WI
$946
Indianapolis, IN
$919
Difference
$26.53
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 0.3%
Kenosha, WI
$501
Indianapolis, IN
$503
Difference
$1.66
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

Kenosha, WI 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$892
To$1,030
โ†‘ $138
1 Bed
From$897
To$1,170
โ†‘ $273
2 Bed
From$1,153
To$1,360
โ†‘ $207
3 Bed
From$1,562
To$1,760
โ†‘ $198
Kenosha, WIZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,010โ€“$1,230/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.

$6,768
Monthly in Kenosha, WI
$6,732
Monthly in Indianapolis, IN
$36.09
Difference

Home Values

Kenosha
Indianapolis
$276K
Median Value
$176K
โ†‘ +5.5%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +39.3%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +26.9%
$244K - $308K
Price Range
$109K - $340K

Homes in Indianapolis are 36% less expensive than Kenosha

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $4.0K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$334
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.7%
Rate difference

Kenosha, WI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Wisconsin State Tax
Effective: 5.9%
$8.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.6%
$45.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,678/month
$104.1K

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

Kenosha, WI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.6%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Kenosha
Indianapolis
43 Good
Air Quality
54 Moderate
68.6%
Good Air Days
36.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
13 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
13 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days

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

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