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Moving from Colorado to Indiana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed. vs. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

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Living now

Colorado

Capital: Denver

Median household income $87,598 · winter low 18°F · 245 sunny days

Outdoor paradise, booming Denver metro, legal weed.

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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
Colorado
103.1
Indiana
93.3
Indiana has 9.4% lower overall price level
Housing index
Colorado
127.4
Indiana
73.9
Indiana has 42% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Colorado
100.8
Indiana
98.3
Indiana has 2.4% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Colorado
100.5
Indiana
99.0
Indiana has 1.5% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Colorado
16.7 ¢/kWh
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Indiana has 6.6% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Colorado
100.6
Indiana
98.7
Indiana has 1.9% lower transportation
Median home value
Colorado
$574,600
Indiana
$243,500
Indiana is 58% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Colorado
$1,627/mo
Indiana
$931/mo
Indiana is 43% cheaper 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
Colorado
86°F
Indiana
85°F
Indiana is 1.2% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Colorado
18°F
Indiana
22°F
Indiana is 22% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Colorado
46°F
Indiana
52°F
Indiana is 13% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Colorado
245
Indiana
186
Indiana has 24% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Colorado
17 in
Indiana
43 in
Indiana is 157% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Colorado
74
Indiana
56
Indiana has 24% lower AQI
Snow / year
Colorado
69 in
Indiana
20 in
Indiana is 71% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Indiana than Colorado?

Indiana's overall price level is roughly 90.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 103 for Colorado — 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?

Colorado tops out at 4.4% 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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