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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ San Dimas, CA โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Fontana, CA area

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You'd save $1.8K/month moving to Indianapolis, IN

$150.0K in your current city equals $128.5K in Indianapolis, IN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 23.8%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,789
Savings
Annual Impact
$21.5K
Per year

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

San Dimas, CA

Population:33K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$902K

Indianapolis, IN

Population:888K
Cost Index:76
Median Home:$176K

San Dimas, CA

The Golden State

33K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in California, this city has a population of 33K 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: San Dimas, CA vs Indianapolis, IN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†“ 38.9%
San Dimas, CA
$3,188
Indianapolis, IN
$1,949
Difference
$1,239
less
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 42.6%
San Dimas, CA
$2,072
Indianapolis, IN
$1,188
Difference
$884
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 9.7%
San Dimas, CA
$1,018
Indianapolis, IN
$919
Difference
$98.94
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†“ 3.9%
San Dimas, CA
$1,655
Indianapolis, IN
$1,590
Difference
$65.04
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 7.9%
San Dimas, CA
$546
Indianapolis, IN
$503
Difference
$43.40
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 7.8%
San Dimas, CA
$540
Indianapolis, IN
$582
Difference
$42.11
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

San Dimas, CA 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$1,820
To$1,030
โ†“ $790
1 Bed
From$2,040
To$1,170
โ†“ $870
2 Bed
From$2,546
To$1,360
โ†“ $1,186
3 Bed
From$3,232
To$1,760
โ†“ $1,472
San Dimas, CAZIP-level data

1BR range: $2,500โ€“$2,500/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.

$9,021
Monthly in San Dimas, CA
$6,732
Monthly in Indianapolis, IN
$2,288
Difference

Home Values

San Dimas
Indianapolis
$902K
Median Value
$176K
โ†‘ +0.6%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +32.6%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +26.9%
$902K
Price Range
$109K - $340K

Homes in Indianapolis are 80% less expensive than San Dimas

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $5.8K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$482
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.9%
Rate difference

San Dimas, CA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
California State Tax
Effective: 7.1%
$10.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 31.8%
$47.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,530/month
$102.4K

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

San Dimas, CA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:10.5%
Property Tax:0.8%

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 Dimas
Indianapolis
87 Moderate
Air Quality
54 Moderate
10.9%
Good Air Days
36.6%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
82 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
82 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days

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

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