Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 26.8% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $182,974 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Chapel Hill, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower