Cost of Living Calculator - Forest City, North Carolina vs Indianapolis, Indiana


The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 7.1% more expensive than Forest City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,296 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest City, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than Forest City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in Forest City, North Carolina
Forest City, NC vs Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Forest City, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% higher
      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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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