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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 (modeled)
Indiana
98.3
Texas
99.3
Texas has 0.9% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Indiana
99.0
Texas
99.6
Texas has 0.6% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Texas
16.4 ¢/kWh
Texas has 8.2% 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
$931/mo
Texas
$1,307/mo
Texas is 40% more expensive to rent

Sources: EPA AirNow (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
Sunny days / year
Indiana
52.1
Texas
232
Texas has 345% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Indiana
186 in
Texas
28 in
Texas is 85% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Indiana
42.7
Texas
57
Texas has 33% higher AQI
Snow / year
Indiana
56 in
Texas
3 in
Texas is 95% 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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