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Moving from Indiana to Oregon

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500. vs. Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly winters.

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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

Oregon

Capital: Salem

Median household income $76,362 · winter low 36°F · 144 sunny days

Portland weirdness, no sales tax, drizzly winters.

Oregon has an overall price level 103.4 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Indiana
93.3
Oregon
103.4
Oregon has 11% higher overall price level
Housing index
Indiana
73.9
Oregon
108.6
Oregon has 47% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Indiana
95.5
Oregon
105.3
Oregon has 10% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Indiana
99.0
Oregon
100.5
Oregon has 1.5% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Oregon
15.8 ¢/kWh
Oregon has 12% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Indiana
98.7
Oregon
100.7
Oregon has 2.0% higher transportation
Median home value
Indiana
$243,500
Oregon
$497,500
Oregon is 104% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Indiana
$1,104/mo
Oregon
$1,597/mo
Oregon is 45% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 80°F · Winter low 36°F · 144 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Indiana
85°F
Oregon
80°F
Oregon is 5.9% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Indiana
22°F
Oregon
36°F
Oregon is 64% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Indiana
52°F
Oregon
50°F
Oregon is 4.0% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Indiana
186
Oregon
144
Oregon has 23% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Indiana
43 in
Oregon
37 in
Oregon is 15% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Indiana
76
Oregon
25
Oregon has 67% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Indiana
0
Oregon
71
Snow / year
Indiana
20 in
Oregon
22 in
Oregon is 10% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Oregon than Indiana?

Oregon's overall price level is roughly 100.5 (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. Oregon tops out at 9.9%.

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

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

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