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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ New London, CT โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Boston, MA area

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You'd save $903/month moving to Indianapolis, IN

$150.0K in your current city equals $139.2K in Indianapolis, IN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 12.0%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$903
Savings
Annual Impact
$10.8K
Per year

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

New London, CT

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$303K

Indianapolis, IN

Population:888K
Cost Index:88
Median Home:$176K

New London, CT

The Constitution State

28K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Connecticut, this city has a population of 28K 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: New London, CT vs Indianapolis, IN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†“ 38.2%
New London, CT
$3,152
Indianapolis, IN
$1,949
Difference
$1,203
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 31.3%
New London, CT
$1,211
Indianapolis, IN
$1,590
Difference
$379
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 13.8%
New London, CT
$583
Indianapolis, IN
$503
Difference
$80.49
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 4.6%
New London, CT
$879
Indianapolis, IN
$919
Difference
$40.06
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 2.2%
New London, CT
$1,215
Indianapolis, IN
$1,188
Difference
$26.61
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 3.9%
New London, CT
$606
Indianapolis, IN
$582
Difference
$23.35
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

New London, CT 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$739
To$1,030
โ†‘ $291
1 Bed
From$858
To$1,170
โ†‘ $312
2 Bed
From$1,072
To$1,360
โ†‘ $288
3 Bed
From$1,382
To$1,760
โ†‘ $378
New London, CTZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,520โ€“$1,520/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.

$7,646
Monthly in New London, CT
$6,732
Monthly in Indianapolis, IN
$914
Difference

Home Values

New London
Indianapolis
$303K
Median Value
$176K
โ†‘ +6.5%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +62.9%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +26.9%
$303K
Price Range
$109K - $340K

Homes in Indianapolis are 42% less expensive than New London

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $3.2K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$267
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.1%
Rate difference

New London, CT

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Connecticut State Tax
Effective: 5.4%
$8.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.0%
$45.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,745/month
$104.9K

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

New London, CT Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.3%
Property Tax:2.1%

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

New London
Indianapolis
36 Good
Air Quality
54 Moderate
79.5%
Good Air Days
36.6%
94 Moderate
Climate Risk
97 High
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Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
6 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days
โ–ฒ+2.5ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
6 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days

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

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