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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Weslaco, TX โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Corpus Christi, TX area

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You'd save $61.26/month moving to Indianapolis, IN

$150.0K in your current city equals $149.3K in Indianapolis, IN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 0.8%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$61.26
Savings
Annual Impact
$735
Per year

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

Weslaco, TX

Population:43K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$163K

Indianapolis, IN

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

Weslaco, TX

The Lone Star State

43K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 43K 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: Weslaco, TX vs Indianapolis, IN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 9.4%
Weslaco, TX
$1,781
Indianapolis, IN
$1,949
Difference
$168
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†“ 5.2%
Weslaco, TX
$1,678
Indianapolis, IN
$1,590
Difference
$87.84
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 12.6%
Weslaco, TX
$517
Indianapolis, IN
$582
Difference
$65.35
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 4.0%
Weslaco, TX
$1,238
Indianapolis, IN
$1,188
Difference
$49.29
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 3.0%
Weslaco, TX
$893
Indianapolis, IN
$919
Difference
$26.55
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 4.1%
Weslaco, TX
$483
Indianapolis, IN
$503
Difference
$19.88
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

Weslaco, 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$696
To$1,030
โ†‘ $334
1 Bed
From$705
To$1,170
โ†‘ $465
2 Bed
From$877
To$1,360
โ†‘ $483
3 Bed
From$1,139
To$1,760
โ†‘ $621
Weslaco, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $860โ€“$860/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.

$6,590
Monthly in Weslaco, TX
$6,732
Monthly in Indianapolis, IN
$143
Difference

Home Values

Weslaco
Indianapolis
$163K
Median Value
$176K
โ†“ -2.3%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +40.3%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +26.9%
$163K
Price Range
$109K - $340K

Homes in Indianapolis are 8% more expensive than Weslaco

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

Weslaco, 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

Weslaco, 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

Weslaco
Indianapolis
51 Moderate
Air Quality
54 Moderate
48.6%
Good Air Days
36.6%
97 High
Climate Risk
97 High
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Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
52 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
52 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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