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Moving from Florida to Indiana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven. vs. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

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Living now

Florida

Capital: Tallahassee

Median household income $67,917 · winter low 53°F · 237 sunny days

No income tax, beaches, hurricanes, retiree haven.

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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
Florida
103.4
Indiana
93.3
Indiana has 9.8% lower overall price level
Housing index
Florida
122.1
Indiana
73.9
Indiana has 39% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Florida
100.9
Indiana
98.3
Indiana has 2.5% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Florida
100.5
Indiana
99.0
Indiana has 1.5% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Florida
14.9 ¢/kWh
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Indiana has 20% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Florida
100.7
Indiana
98.7
Indiana has 2.0% lower transportation
Median home value
Florida
$396,900
Indiana
$243,500
Indiana is 39% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Florida
$1,589/mo
Indiana
$931/mo
Indiana is 41% 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
Florida
91°F
Indiana
85°F
Indiana is 6.6% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Florida
53°F
Indiana
22°F
Indiana is 58% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Florida
72°F
Indiana
52°F
Indiana is 28% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Florida
237
Indiana
186
Indiana has 22% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Florida
55 in
Indiana
43 in
Indiana is 22% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Florida
43
Indiana
56
Indiana has 30% higher AQI
Snow / year
Florida
0 in
Indiana
20 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Indiana than Florida?

Indiana's overall price level is roughly 90.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 99.6 for Florida — 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?

Florida tops out at 0% 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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