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Moving from New Hampshire to Indiana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak. vs. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

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Living now

New Hampshire

Capital: Concord

Median household income $90,845 · winter low 14°F · 197 sunny days

No income or sales tax, white mountains, libertarian streak.

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Moving to

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
New Hampshire
104.2
Indiana
93.3
Indiana has 10% lower overall price level
Housing index
New Hampshire
114.9
Indiana
73.9
Indiana has 36% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
New Hampshire
101.0
Indiana
98.3
Indiana has 2.7% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.6
Indiana
99.0
Indiana has 1.6% lower utilities
Electricity rate
New Hampshire
26.9 ¢/kWh
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Indiana has 34% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
New Hampshire
100.8
Indiana
98.7
Indiana has 2.1% lower transportation
Median home value
New Hampshire
$458,800
Indiana
$243,500
Indiana is 47% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
New Hampshire
$1,250/mo
Indiana
$931/mo
Indiana is 26% cheaper to rent

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

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

Avg summer high
New Hampshire
81°F
Indiana
85°F
Indiana is 4.9% more summer highs
Avg winter low
New Hampshire
14°F
Indiana
22°F
Indiana is 57% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
New Hampshire
44°F
Indiana
52°F
Indiana is 17% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
New Hampshire
197
Indiana
186
Indiana has 5.6% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
New Hampshire
47 in
Indiana
43 in
Indiana is 8.2% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
New Hampshire
42
Indiana
56
Indiana has 33% higher AQI
Snow / year
New Hampshire
78 in
Indiana
20 in
Indiana is 74% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Indiana than New Hampshire?

Indiana's overall price level is roughly 90.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 105.4 for New Hampshire — 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?

New Hampshire tops out at 0% 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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