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Moving from Kansas to Indiana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Plains, aviation industry, university towns. vs. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

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Kansas

Capital: Topeka

Median household income $69,747 · winter low 21°F · 217 sunny days

Plains, aviation industry, university towns.

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Indiana

Capital: Indianapolis

Median household income $67,173 · winter low 22°F · 186 sunny days

Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

Indiana has an overall price level 93.3 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Kansas
90.1
Indiana
93.3
Indiana has 3.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
Kansas
71.2
Indiana
73.9
Indiana has 3.9% higher housing costs
Groceries index
Kansas
94.0
Indiana
95.5
Indiana has 1.6% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Kansas
98.5
Indiana
99.0
Electricity rate
Kansas
15.8 ¢/kWh
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Indiana has 13% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Kansas
98.0
Indiana
98.7
Indiana has 0.7% higher transportation
Median home value
Kansas
$238,700
Indiana
$243,500
Indiana is 2.0% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Kansas
$1,079/mo
Indiana
$1,104/mo
Indiana is 2.3% more expensive to rent

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

Summer high 85°F · Winter low 22°F · 186 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Kansas
89°F
Indiana
85°F
Indiana is 4.5% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Kansas
21°F
Indiana
22°F
Indiana is 4.8% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Kansas
55°F
Indiana
52°F
Indiana is 4.4% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Kansas
217
Indiana
186
Indiana has 14% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Kansas
32 in
Indiana
43 in
Indiana is 36% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Kansas
80
Indiana
76
Indiana has 5.0% lower AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
Kansas
12
Indiana
0
Indiana has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
Kansas
16 in
Indiana
20 in
Indiana is 25% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Indiana than Kansas?

Indiana's overall price level is roughly 90.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 90.1 for Kansas, 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?

Kansas tops out at 5.58% income tax. Indiana tops out at 2.95%.

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

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

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