Moving from Raleigh to Indianapolis?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Raleigh lifestyle in Indianapolis, you'd need to earn:
$71,460/year
▼ $3,540 less than you make now
| Category | Raleigh | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $71,460 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,335 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,431 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,036 |
| State Tax | -$3,188 | -$2,144 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,961 | $56,514 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -2.5% in Indianapolis
- Housing is -14.1% in Indianapolis
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $938/year in taxes in Indianapolis
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~494 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Raleigh to Indianapolis
| Your Raleigh Salary | Indianapolis Equivalent | Difference | Indianapolis Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,323 | -$1,677 | $31,681 |
| $50,000 | $47,894 | -$2,106 | $39,085 |
| $60,000 | $57,464 | -$2,536 | $46,487 |
| $75,000 | $71,460 | -$3,540 | $56,514 |
| $100,000 | $95,386 | -$4,614 | $72,628 |
| $150,000 | $143,058 | -$6,942 | $104,241 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Raleigh and Indianapolis Compare
Housing (14% cheaper in Indianapolis)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Indianapolis rents for $1,020/month compared to $1,240/month in Raleigh. Median home prices: $224,000 in Indianapolis vs $431,000 in Raleigh.
Taxes
North Carolina has a flat 4.3% state income tax. Indiana has a flat 3.0% state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Indianapolis would save you about $938/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Indianapolis's overall cost of living is 2.5% lower than Raleigh, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Raleigh: 98.2, Indianapolis: 95.7.
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