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Moving from Indiana to Texas

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500. vs. No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

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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

Texas

Capital: Austin

Median household income $75,780 · winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days

No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

Texas has an overall price level 97.1 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Indiana
93.3
Texas
97.1
Texas has 4.0% higher overall price level
Housing index
Indiana
73.9
Texas
96.5
Texas has 31% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Indiana
95.5
Texas
98.1
Texas has 2.7% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Indiana
99.0
Texas
99.6
Texas has 0.6% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Texas
17 ¢/kWh
Texas has 5.1% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Indiana
98.7
Texas
99.4
Texas has 0.8% higher transportation
Median home value
Indiana
$243,500
Texas
$313,200
Texas is 29% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Indiana
$1,104/mo
Texas
$1,475/mo
Texas is 34% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 96°F · Winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Indiana
85°F
Texas
96°F
Texas is 13% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Indiana
22°F
Texas
38°F
Texas is 73% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Indiana
52°F
Texas
65°F
Texas is 25% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Indiana
186
Texas
232
Texas has 25% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Indiana
43 in
Texas
33 in
Texas is 23% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Indiana
76
Texas
61
Texas has 20% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Indiana
0
Texas
61
Snow / year
Indiana
20 in
Texas
2 in
Texas is 90% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Texas than Indiana?

Texas's overall price level is roughly 96.3 (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. Texas tops out at 0%.

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

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

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