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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Greensboro, NC โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Winston-Salem, NC area

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You'd save $169/month moving to Indianapolis, IN

$150.0K in your current city equals $148.0K in Indianapolis, IN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 2.2%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$169
Savings
Annual Impact
$2.0K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Greensboro, NC

Population:302K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$229K

Indianapolis, IN

Population:888K
Cost Index:98
Median Home:$176K

Greensboro, NC

The Tar Heel State

302K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in North Carolina, this city has a population of 302K residents.

Indianapolis, IN

The Hoosier State

888K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Indiana, this city has a population of 888K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Greensboro, NC vs Indianapolis, IN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†“ 8.5%
Greensboro, NC
$2,131
Indianapolis, IN
$1,949
Difference
$182
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 4.2%
Greensboro, NC
$959
Indianapolis, IN
$919
Difference
$39.97
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 3.1%
Greensboro, NC
$601
Indianapolis, IN
$582
Difference
$18.59
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 1.1%
Greensboro, NC
$1,574
Indianapolis, IN
$1,590
Difference
$16.74
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 3.2%
Greensboro, NC
$519
Indianapolis, IN
$503
Difference
$16.39
less
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 1.1%
Greensboro, NC
$1,202
Indianapolis, IN
$1,188
Difference
$13.66
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Indianapolis, IN: Marion County Income Tax$3,030/yr (2.0%)

Greensboro, NC has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,220
To$1,030
โ†“ $190
1 Bed
From$1,280
To$1,170
โ†“ $110
2 Bed
From$1,400
To$1,360
โ†“ $40.00
3 Bed
From$1,790
To$1,760
โ†“ $30.00
Greensboro, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,070โ€“$1,600/mo

Indianapolis, INZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,080โ€“$1,870/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,986
Monthly in Greensboro, NC
$6,732
Monthly in Indianapolis, IN
$254
Difference

Home Values

Greensboro
Indianapolis
$229K
Median Value
$176K
โ†“ -0.7%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +35.9%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +26.9%
$179K - $364K
Price Range
$109K - $340K

Homes in Indianapolis are 23% less expensive than Greensboro

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $2.3K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$190
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.5%
Rate difference

Greensboro, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Indianapolis, IN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Indiana State Tax
Effective: 3.2%
$4.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.9%
$41.9K
Take-Home Pay
$9,012/month
$108.1K

Additional Tax Information

Greensboro, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

Indianapolis, IN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.0%
Property Tax:0.9%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Greensboro
Indianapolis
47 Good
Air Quality
54 Moderate
57.4%
Good Air Days
36.6%
92 Moderate
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
30 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
30 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
18 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between North Carolina and Indiana on TaxTakeHome.com

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