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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Troy, OH โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Cincinnati, OH area

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You'd save $125/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 Dayton-Kettering, OH area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 1.7%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$125
Savings
Annual Impact
$1.5K
Per year

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

Troy, OH

Population:27K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$274K

Indianapolis, IN

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

Troy, OH

The Buckeye State

27K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 27K 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: Troy, OH vs Indianapolis, IN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 4.8%
Troy, OH
$1,860
Indianapolis, IN
$1,949
Difference
$89.03
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 8.6%
Troy, OH
$463
Indianapolis, IN
$503
Difference
$39.63
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 3.6%
Troy, OH
$562
Indianapolis, IN
$582
Difference
$20.26
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 1.7%
Troy, OH
$1,209
Indianapolis, IN
$1,188
Difference
$20.13
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†“ 0.5%
Troy, OH
$1,598
Indianapolis, IN
$1,590
Difference
$7.23
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 0.3%
Troy, OH
$917
Indianapolis, IN
$919
Difference
$2.72
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

Troy, OH 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$735
To$1,030
โ†‘ $295
1 Bed
From$794
To$1,170
โ†‘ $376
2 Bed
From$1,006
To$1,360
โ†‘ $354
3 Bed
From$1,301
To$1,760
โ†‘ $459
Troy, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $940โ€“$940/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.

$6,608
Monthly in Troy, OH
$6,732
Monthly in Indianapolis, IN
$124
Difference

Home Values

Troy
Indianapolis
$274K
Median Value
$176K
โ†‘ +4.4%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +40.9%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +26.9%
$274K
Price Range
$109K - $340K

Homes in Indianapolis are 36% less expensive than Troy

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $418
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$34.81
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.3%
Rate difference

Troy, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

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

Troy, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

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

Troy
Indianapolis
52 Moderate
Air Quality
54 Moderate
44.8%
Good Air Days
36.6%
96 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
29 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
29 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days

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

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