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Moving from Ohio to Indiana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big metros. vs. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

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Living now

Ohio

Capital: Columbus

Median household income $66,990 · winter low 21°F · 178 sunny days

Cleveland Clinic, Intel chip plant, three big 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
Ohio
92.8
Indiana
93.3
Indiana has 0.6% higher overall price level
Housing index
Ohio
73.0
Indiana
73.9
Indiana has 1.3% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Ohio
98.2
Indiana
98.3
Utilities index (modeled)
Ohio
98.9
Indiana
99.0
Electricity rate
Ohio
18.8 ¢/kWh
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Indiana has 5.0% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Ohio
98.6
Indiana
98.7
Median home value
Ohio
$239,800
Indiana
$243,500
Indiana is 1.5% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Ohio
$878/mo
Indiana
$931/mo
Indiana is 6.0% more expensive 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
Ohio
84°F
Indiana
85°F
Indiana is 1.2% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Ohio
21°F
Indiana
22°F
Indiana is 4.8% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Ohio
51°F
Indiana
52°F
Indiana is 1.6% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Ohio
178
Indiana
186
Indiana has 4.5% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Ohio
40 in
Indiana
43 in
Indiana is 7.3% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Ohio
42
Indiana
56
Indiana has 33% higher AQI
Snow / year
Ohio
25 in
Indiana
20 in
Indiana is 20% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Indiana than Ohio?

Indiana's overall price level is roughly 90.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 89.4 for Ohio — 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?

Ohio tops out at 2.75% 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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