Indiana vs North Carolina
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
7%
4.75%
+2.3 pp in Indiana
Income Tax (top rate)
2.95%
3.99%
+1.0 pp in North Carolina
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$963
$1,349
+40% in North Carolina
Median Home Value
$207,000
$364,650
+76% in North Carolina
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$62,995
$80,431
+28% in North Carolina
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
53.2°F
60.3°F
+7.0°F in North Carolina
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/2 cities we track in Indiana/North Carolina — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.