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Moving from Arkansas to Indiana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living. vs. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

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Arkansas

Capital: Little Rock

Median household income $56,335 · winter low 30°F · 217 sunny days

Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living.

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Indiana

Capital: Indianapolis

Median household income $67,173 · winter low 22°F · 186 sunny days

Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

Indiana has an overall price level 93.3 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Arkansas
86.9
Indiana
93.3
Indiana has 7.4% higher overall price level
Housing index
Arkansas
58.2
Indiana
73.9
Indiana has 27% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Arkansas
96.7
Indiana
98.3
Indiana has 1.7% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Arkansas
98.0
Indiana
99.0
Indiana has 1.0% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Arkansas
13.6 ¢/kWh
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Indiana has 31% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Arkansas
97.4
Indiana
98.7
Indiana has 1.3% higher transportation
Median home value
Arkansas
$215,600
Indiana
$243,500
Indiana is 13% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Arkansas
$794/mo
Indiana
$931/mo
Indiana is 17% more expensive to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 85°F · Winter low 22°F · 186 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Arkansas
92°F
Indiana
85°F
Indiana is 7.6% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Arkansas
30°F
Indiana
22°F
Indiana is 27% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Arkansas
61°F
Indiana
52°F
Indiana is 14% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Arkansas
217
Indiana
186
Indiana has 14% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Arkansas
51 in
Indiana
43 in
Indiana is 17% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Arkansas
42
Indiana
56
Indiana has 33% higher AQI
Snow / year
Arkansas
3 in
Indiana
20 in
Indiana is 567% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Indiana than Arkansas?

Indiana's overall price level is roughly 90.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.1 for Arkansas — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Arkansas tops out at 3.9% income tax. Indiana tops out at 2.95%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Indiana?

Most Indiana residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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