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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Richmond, IN — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Cincinnati, OH area

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You'd spend $1.0K/month more in Charlotte, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $162.4K in Charlotte, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 13.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,035
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$12.4K
Per year

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

Richmond, IN

Population:35K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$149K

Charlotte, NC

Population:875K
Cost Index:114
Median Home:$399K

Richmond, IN

The Hoosier State

35K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Indiana, this city has a population of 35K residents.

Charlotte, NC

The Tar Heel State

875K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Major banking center
  • •NASCAR headquarters
  • •Queen City

Major Industries

FinanceTechnologyEnergyMotorsports

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Richmond, IN vs Charlotte, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 37.8%
Richmond, IN
$1,792
Charlotte, NC
$2,469
Difference
$677
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📦Other
↑ 10.9%
Richmond, IN
$1,539
Charlotte, NC
$1,707
Difference
$168
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🛒Groceries
↑ 10.0%
Richmond, IN
$900
Charlotte, NC
$989
Difference
$89.57
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🏥Healthcare
↑ 15.7%
Richmond, IN
$552
Charlotte, NC
$638
Difference
$86.38
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⚡All Utilities
↑ 14.2%
Richmond, IN
$455
Charlotte, NC
$519
Difference
$64.55
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🚗Transportation
↑ 3.2%
Richmond, IN
$1,164
Charlotte, NC
$1,202
Difference
$37.68
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$594
To$1,630
↑ $1,036
1 Bed
From$602
To$1,710
↑ $1,108
2 Bed
From$790
To$1,870
↑ $1,080
3 Bed
From$985
To$2,300
↑ $1,315
Richmond, INZIP-level data

1BR range: $740–$740/mo

Charlotte, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,340–$2,310/mo

💡 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.

$6,402
Monthly in Richmond, IN
$7,525
Monthly in Charlotte, NC
$1,123
Difference

Home Values

Richmond
Charlotte
$149K
Median Value
$399K
↑ +6%
YoY Change
↓ -1.1%
↑ +46.9%
5-Year Change
↑ +40.8%
$149K
Price Range
$293K - $1.57M

Homes in Charlotte are 167% more expensive than Richmond

Calculate payment - RichmondCalculate payment - Charlotte

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $2.3K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$190
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.5%
Rate difference

Richmond, 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

Charlotte, 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

Additional Tax Information

Richmond, IN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.0%
Property Tax:0.9%

Charlotte, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

💡 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

Richmond
Charlotte
52 Moderate
Air Quality
51 Moderate
44.8%
Good Air Days
46.2%
96 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌪💨
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.9°F
29 days
Heat Days >95°F
36 days
▲+3.1°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.9°F
29 days
Heat Days >95°F
36 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Indiana and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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