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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

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You'd save $330/month moving to Indianapolis, IN

$150.0K in your current city equals $146.0K in Indianapolis, IN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 4.4%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$330
Savings
Annual Impact
$4.0K
Per year

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

San Antonio, TX

Population:1547K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$215K

Indianapolis, IN

Population:888K
Cost Index:96
Median Home:$176K

San Antonio, TX

The Lone Star State

1.5M
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 1.5M residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

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: San Antonio, TX vs Indianapolis, IN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†“ 7.2%
San Antonio, TX
$2,100
Indianapolis, IN
$1,949
Difference
$151
less
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 7.6%
San Antonio, TX
$1,287
Indianapolis, IN
$1,188
Difference
$98.35
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†“ 3.5%
San Antonio, TX
$1,647
Indianapolis, IN
$1,590
Difference
$56.92
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 10.6%
San Antonio, TX
$527
Indianapolis, IN
$582
Difference
$55.76
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 1.4%
San Antonio, TX
$496
Indianapolis, IN
$503
Difference
$7.10
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 0.7%
San Antonio, TX
$913
Indianapolis, IN
$919
Difference
$6.00
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

San Antonio, TX 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$1,110
To$1,030
โ†“ $80.00
1 Bed
From$1,210
To$1,170
โ†“ $40.00
2 Bed
From$1,470
To$1,360
โ†“ $110
3 Bed
From$1,890
To$1,760
โ†“ $130
San Antonio, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $840โ€“$1,770/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.

$6,969
Monthly in San Antonio, TX
$6,732
Monthly in Indianapolis, IN
$237
Difference

Home Values

San Antonio
Indianapolis
$215K
Median Value
$176K
โ†“ -2.9%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +16.7%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +26.9%
$107K - $905K
Price Range
$109K - $340K

Homes in Indianapolis are 18% less expensive than San Antonio

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $4.8K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$404
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.2%
Rate difference

San Antonio, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

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

San Antonio, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
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

San Antonio
Indianapolis
52 Moderate
Air Quality
54 Moderate
47.5%
Good Air Days
36.6%
99 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.6ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
105 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days
โ–ฒ+2.6ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
105 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days

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

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