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Moving from Indiana to Ohio

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500. vs. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

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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

Ohio

Capital: Columbus

Median household income $66,990 · winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days

Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros.

Ohio has an overall price level 92.8 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Indiana
93.3
Ohio
92.8
Ohio has 0.6% lower overall price level
Housing index
Indiana
73.9
Ohio
73.0
Ohio has 1.2% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Indiana
98.3
Ohio
98.2
Utilities index (modeled)
Indiana
99.0
Ohio
98.9
Electricity rate
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Ohio has 5.2% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Indiana
98.7
Ohio
98.6
Median home value
Indiana
$243,500
Ohio
$239,800
Ohio is 1.5% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Indiana
$931/mo
Ohio
$878/mo
Ohio is 5.7% cheaper to rent

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

Summer high 84°F · Winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Indiana
85°F
Ohio
84°F
Ohio is 1.2% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Indiana
22°F
Ohio
21°F
Ohio is 4.5% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Indiana
52°F
Ohio
51°F
Ohio is 1.5% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Indiana
186
Ohio
178
Ohio has 4.3% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Indiana
43 in
Ohio
40 in
Ohio is 6.8% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Indiana
56
Ohio
42
Ohio has 25% lower AQI
Snow / year
Indiana
20 in
Ohio
25 in
Ohio is 25% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Ohio than Indiana?

Ohio's overall price level is roughly 89.4 (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. Ohio tops out at 2.75%.

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

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

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