Lexington, North Carolina vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 2.8% more expensive than Lexington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $205,569 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than Lexington, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in Lexington, North Carolina
Lexington, NC vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Lexington, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher