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Moving from Indiana to Minnesota

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500. vs. Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

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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

Minnesota

Capital: Saint Paul

Median household income $84,313 · winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days

Twin Cities arts, brutal winters, top public schools.

Minnesota has an overall price level 98.6 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Indiana
93.3
Minnesota
98.6
Minnesota has 5.7% higher overall price level
Housing index
Indiana
73.9
Minnesota
91.3
Minnesota has 23% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Indiana
98.3
Minnesota
99.7
Minnesota has 1.3% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Indiana
99.0
Minnesota
99.8
Minnesota has 0.8% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Minnesota
15.1 ¢/kWh
Minnesota has 16% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Indiana
98.7
Minnesota
99.7
Minnesota has 1.1% higher transportation
Median home value
Indiana
$243,500
Minnesota
$344,600
Minnesota is 42% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Indiana
$931/mo
Minnesota
$1,135/mo
Minnesota is 22% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 82°F · Winter low 4°F · 195 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Indiana
85°F
Minnesota
82°F
Minnesota is 3.5% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Indiana
22°F
Minnesota
4°F
Minnesota is 82% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Indiana
52°F
Minnesota
42°F
Minnesota is 19% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Indiana
186
Minnesota
195
Minnesota has 4.8% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Indiana
43 in
Minnesota
29 in
Minnesota is 31% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Indiana
56
Minnesota
39
Minnesota has 30% lower AQI
Snow / year
Indiana
20 in
Minnesota
46 in
Minnesota is 130% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Minnesota than Indiana?

Minnesota's overall price level is roughly 97.3 (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. Minnesota tops out at 9.85%.

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

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

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