Moving from Oklahoma City to Indianapolis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Oklahoma City lifestyle in Indianapolis, you'd need to earn:
$78,340/year
▲ $3,340 more than you make now
| Category | Oklahoma City | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $78,340 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$8,849 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,857 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,136 |
| State Tax | -$3,374 | -$2,350 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,775 | $61,148 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +5.8% in Indianapolis
- Housing is +20.3% in Indianapolis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $1,124/year in taxes in Indianapolis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~688 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Oklahoma City to Indianapolis
| Your Oklahoma City Salary | Indianapolis Equivalent | Difference | Indianapolis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $41,793 | +$1,793 | $34,365 |
| $50,000 | $52,140 | +$2,140 | $42,369 |
| $60,000 | $62,488 | +$2,488 | $50,373 |
| $75,000 | $78,340 | +$3,340 | $61,148 |
| $100,000 | $104,120 | +$4,120 | $78,511 |
| $150,000 | $155,799 | +$5,799 | $112,568 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Oklahoma City and Indianapolis Compare
Housing (20% more expensive in Indianapolis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Indianapolis rents for $1,020/month compared to $940/month in Oklahoma City. Median home prices: $224,000 in Indianapolis vs $260,000 in Oklahoma City.
Taxes
Oklahoma has a progressive state income tax from 0.3% to 4.8%. Indiana has a flat 3.0% state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Indianapolis would save you about $1,124/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Indianapolis's overall cost of living is 5.8% higher than Oklahoma City, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Oklahoma City: 90.4, Indianapolis: 95.7.
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