Indianapolis, a new placement region, will welcome Teach For America corps members to the head of its classrooms for the first time in 2008.

Indianapolis

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Cost of Living

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Beginning Teacher Salary:
$28,000-35,000

Average Per Capita Income - Indianapolis
$21,640

Housing
Single: $400-800
Shared: $300-500

Indianapolis is extremely affordable, and many corps members are able to amass substantial savings during their two years or pay off student loans. Some corps members are even able to buy houses in their second year. The average rent for corps members is $600 for single apartments and $400 for shared apartments.

General Cost of Living
Movie Admission: $9.00
Cover Charge at a Club: $0-10
Gym Membership:
  • initiation fee: $50-150
  • monthly fee : $30-60
Dinner at a Moderately Priced Restaurant: $10-15
Public Transportation: $0.75-1.50
Average cost of daycare : $200/week

Learn more about finances for corps members.