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Moving from Indiana to Missouri

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500. vs. Show-Me State, KC + STL metros, BBQ rivalries.

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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

Missouri

Capital: Jefferson City

Median household income $65,920 · winter low 24°F · 200 sunny days

Show-Me State, KC + STL metros, BBQ rivalries.

Missouri has an overall price level 90.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Indiana
93.3
Missouri
90.8
Missouri has 2.7% lower overall price level
Housing index
Indiana
73.9
Missouri
69.9
Missouri has 5.5% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Indiana
98.3
Missouri
97.7
Missouri has 0.6% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Indiana
99.0
Missouri
98.6
Electricity rate
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Missouri
13.4 ¢/kWh
Missouri has 25% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Indiana
98.7
Missouri
98.2
Missouri has 0.5% lower transportation
Median home value
Indiana
$243,500
Missouri
$254,400
Missouri is 4.5% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Indiana
$931/mo
Missouri
$870/mo
Missouri is 6.6% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 88°F · Winter low 24°F · 200 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Indiana
85°F
Missouri
88°F
Missouri is 3.5% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Indiana
22°F
Missouri
24°F
Missouri is 9.1% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Indiana
52°F
Missouri
55°F
Missouri is 5.6% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Indiana
186
Missouri
200
Missouri has 7.5% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Indiana
43 in
Missouri
44 in
Missouri is 2.1% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Indiana
56
Missouri
44
Missouri has 21% lower AQI
Snow / year
Indiana
20 in
Missouri
12 in
Missouri is 40% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Missouri than Indiana?

Missouri's overall price level is roughly 89.1 (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. Missouri tops out at 4.7%.

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

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

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