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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Lebanon, PA โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Philadelphia, PA area

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You'd save $109/month moving to Indianapolis, IN

$150.0K in your current city equals $148.7K in Indianapolis, IN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 1.5%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$109
Savings
Annual Impact
$1.3K
Per year

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

Lebanon, PA

Population:26K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$250K

Indianapolis, IN

Population:888K
Cost Index:99
Median Home:$176K

Lebanon, PA

The Keystone State

26K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Pennsylvania, this city has a population of 26K 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: Lebanon, PA vs Indianapolis, IN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 7.3%
Lebanon, PA
$1,816
Indianapolis, IN
$1,949
Difference
$133
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 10.9%
Lebanon, PA
$1,031
Indianapolis, IN
$919
Difference
$112
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 11.3%
Lebanon, PA
$566
Indianapolis, IN
$503
Difference
$63.79
less
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 4.1%
Lebanon, PA
$1,239
Indianapolis, IN
$1,188
Difference
$50.89
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 2.7%
Lebanon, PA
$1,548
Indianapolis, IN
$1,590
Difference
$42.35
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 2.7%
Lebanon, PA
$567
Indianapolis, IN
$582
Difference
$15.29
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

Lebanon, PA 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$742
To$1,030
โ†‘ $288
1 Bed
From$793
To$1,170
โ†‘ $377
2 Bed
From$1,008
To$1,360
โ†‘ $352
3 Bed
From$1,283
To$1,760
โ†‘ $477
Lebanon, PAZIP-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.

$6,768
Monthly in Lebanon, PA
$6,732
Monthly in Indianapolis, IN
$35.87
Difference

Home Values

Lebanon
Indianapolis
$250K
Median Value
$176K
โ†‘ +6.1%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +51.5%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +26.9%
$250K
Price Range
$109K - $340K

Homes in Indianapolis are 30% less expensive than Lebanon

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $240
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$20.00
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.2%
Rate difference

Lebanon, PA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Pennsylvania State Tax
Effective: 3.1%
$4.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.7%
$41.6K
Take-Home Pay
$9,032/month
$108.4K

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

Lebanon, PA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.5%
Property Tax:1.4%

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

Lebanon
Indianapolis
52 Moderate
Air Quality
54 Moderate
47.3%
Good Air Days
36.6%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
97 High
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Top Hazards
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โ–ฒ+2.9ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
22 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days
โ–ฒ+2.9ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
22 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days

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

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