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Moving from Indiana to Kansas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500. vs. Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

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Living now

Indiana

Capital: Indianapolis

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

Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

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Kansas

Capital: Topeka

Median household income $69,747 · winter low 21°F · 217 sunny days

Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

Kansas has an overall price level 90.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Indiana
93.3
Kansas
90.1
Kansas has 3.5% lower overall price level
Housing index
Indiana
73.9
Kansas
71.2
Kansas has 3.7% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Indiana
98.3
Kansas
97.5
Kansas has 0.8% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Indiana
99.0
Kansas
98.5
Electricity rate
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Kansas
15.3 ¢/kWh
Kansas has 14% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Indiana
98.7
Kansas
98.0
Kansas has 0.7% lower transportation
Median home value
Indiana
$243,500
Kansas
$238,700
Kansas is 2.0% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Indiana
$931/mo
Kansas
$861/mo
Kansas is 7.5% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 89°F · Winter low 21°F · 217 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Indiana
85°F
Kansas
89°F
Kansas is 4.7% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Indiana
22°F
Kansas
21°F
Kansas is 4.5% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Indiana
52°F
Kansas
55°F
Kansas is 4.6% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Indiana
186
Kansas
217
Kansas has 17% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Indiana
43 in
Kansas
32 in
Kansas is 26% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Indiana
56
Kansas
38
Kansas has 32% lower AQI
Snow / year
Indiana
20 in
Kansas
16 in
Kansas is 20% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Kansas than Indiana?

Kansas's overall price level is roughly 90.1 (US avg = 100), vs about 90.4 for Indiana — 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?

Indiana tops out at 2.95% income tax. Kansas tops out at 5.58%.

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

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

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