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Moving from New Mexico to Indiana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Land of Enchantment, art scene, but high crime in metros. vs. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

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New Mexico

Capital: Santa Fe

Median household income $58,722 · winter low 22°F · 278 sunny days

Land of Enchantment, art scene, but high crime in metros.

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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
New Mexico
92.2
Indiana
93.3
Indiana has 1.2% higher overall price level
Housing index
New Mexico
73.6
Indiana
73.9
Groceries index
New Mexico
98.1
Indiana
95.5
Indiana has 2.6% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
New Mexico
98.8
Indiana
99.0
Electricity rate
New Mexico
14.8 ¢/kWh
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Indiana has 21% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
New Mexico
98.4
Indiana
98.7
Median home value
New Mexico
$279,900
Indiana
$243,500
Indiana is 13% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
New Mexico
$1,117/mo
Indiana
$1,104/mo
Indiana is 1.2% cheaper 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
New Mexico
89°F
Indiana
85°F
Indiana is 4.5% less summer highs
Avg winter low
New Mexico
22°F
Indiana
22°F
Avg annual temperature
New Mexico
54°F
Indiana
52°F
Indiana is 3.7% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
New Mexico
278
Indiana
186
Indiana has 33% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
New Mexico
15 in
Indiana
43 in
Indiana is 187% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
New Mexico
53
Indiana
76
Indiana has 43% higher AQI
Earthquakes (M3+, past yr)
New Mexico
100
Indiana
0
Indiana has 100% lower felt earthquakes
Snow / year
New Mexico
23 in
Indiana
20 in
Indiana is 13% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Indiana than New Mexico?

Indiana's overall price level is roughly 90.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 92.8 for New Mexico, 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 Mexico tops out at 5.9% 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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