Indianapolis, Indiana
In Indianapolis, Indiana, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.96 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.10 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,486, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Indianapolis's cost-of-living index of 85 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.96
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,486
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$10.94
Combo meal
Electricity
16.19¢
per kWh · ~$146/mo
Car Insurance
$148/mo
$1,780/yr
Median Household Income
$63,450
38.8% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$4.97 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.19 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.56 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.90 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$4.67 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$11.20 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$4.91 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.18 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.67 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.58 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.17 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.18 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.57 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.95 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.66 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.99 | $4.97 | +24.6% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.99 | $7.19 | +20.0% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.40 | $6.56 | +21.5% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.42 | $1.90 | +33.8% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.83 | $4.67 | +21.9% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.83 | $11.20 | +43.0% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.50 | $4.91 | +40.3% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.65 | $4.18 | +14.5% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.27 | $4.67 | +9.4% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.01 | $2.58 | +28.4% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.71 | $2.17 | +26.9% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.12 | $7.18 | +40.2% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.87 | $4.57 | +18.1% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.47 | $5.95 | +33.1% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.00 | $8.66 | +44.3% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$10.94
Casual Dining
$20.53
Monthly Spend
$331.92
+5.49% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.78
$10.94
+61.4%Wendy's
2022: $7.66
$11.82
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $8.21
$12.25
+49.2%Starbucks
2022: $3.82
$5.30
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Average 1BR: $1,219/mo · 2BR: $1,753/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
626k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,465
$76k/yr
Top Sector
Education & Health Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$63k
household median
Employment by Sector — Indianapolis
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$75k/yr
~$62k/yr
~$79k/yr
~$128k/yr
~$41k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 18097
Highest Paying Sector
Construction
$2,468/wk · $128k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$787/wk · $41k/yr
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