Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 20.6% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $77,192 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Indianapolis, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower