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Moving from Indiana to Maine

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500. vs. Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

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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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Moving to

Maine

Capital: Augusta

Median household income $71,773 · winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days

Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

Maine has an overall price level 97.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Indiana
93.3
Maine
97.0
Maine has 4.0% higher overall price level
Housing index
Indiana
73.9
Maine
78.9
Maine has 6.8% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Indiana
98.3
Maine
99.3
Maine has 0.9% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Indiana
99.0
Maine
99.6
Maine has 0.6% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Maine
28.3 ¢/kWh
Maine has 59% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Indiana
98.7
Maine
99.4
Maine has 0.8% higher transportation
Median home value
Indiana
$243,500
Maine
$341,900
Maine is 40% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Indiana
$931/mo
Maine
$905/mo
Maine is 2.8% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 79°F · Winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Indiana
85°F
Maine
79°F
Maine is 7.1% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Indiana
22°F
Maine
11°F
Maine is 50% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Indiana
52°F
Maine
43°F
Maine is 18% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Indiana
186
Maine
196
Maine has 5.4% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Indiana
43 in
Maine
45 in
Maine is 6.3% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Indiana
56
Maine
33
Maine has 41% lower AQI
Snow / year
Indiana
20 in
Maine
81 in
Maine is 305% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maine than Indiana?

Maine's overall price level is roughly 96.5 (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. Maine tops out at 7.15%.

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

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

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