Quick answer
Overall prices in the Indianapolis, IN metro were 95.7 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Indianapolis is 2.5% less expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 14% (88.9 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Indianapolis buys about what $76,929 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Indianapolis | Raleigh | Indianapolis vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.7 | 98.2 | -2.5% |
| Goods | 94.3 | 96.6 | -2.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 88.9 | 103.5 | -14.1% |
| Utilities | 86.4 | 89.0 | -2.9% |
| Other services | 99.1 | 98.2 | +1.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.7 | 97.0 | -0.3% |
| $50,000 in Indianapolis equals in Raleigh | $51,286 | ||
| $100,000 in Indianapolis equals in Raleigh | $102,572 | ||
| $150,000 in Indianapolis equals in Raleigh | $153,858 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.