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Moving from Pennsylvania to Indiana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Philly + Pittsburgh + everything between, flat income tax. vs. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

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Pennsylvania

Capital: Harrisburg

Median household income $73,170 · winter low 22°F · 179 sunny days

Philly + Pittsburgh + everything between, flat income tax.

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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
Pennsylvania
97.6
Indiana
93.3
Indiana has 4.3% lower overall price level
Housing index
Pennsylvania
85.1
Indiana
73.9
Indiana has 13% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Pennsylvania
99.4
Indiana
98.3
Indiana has 1.1% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Pennsylvania
99.6
Indiana
99.0
Indiana has 0.6% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Pennsylvania
20.9 ¢/kWh
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Indiana has 15% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Pennsylvania
99.5
Indiana
98.7
Indiana has 0.9% lower transportation
Median home value
Pennsylvania
$277,600
Indiana
$243,500
Indiana is 12% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Pennsylvania
$1,064/mo
Indiana
$931/mo
Indiana is 13% 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
Pennsylvania
85°F
Indiana
85°F
Avg winter low
Pennsylvania
22°F
Indiana
22°F
Avg annual temperature
Pennsylvania
50°F
Indiana
52°F
Indiana is 4.8% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Pennsylvania
179
Indiana
186
Indiana has 3.9% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Pennsylvania
44 in
Indiana
43 in
Indiana is 1.8% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Pennsylvania
40
Indiana
56
Indiana has 40% higher AQI
Snow / year
Pennsylvania
43 in
Indiana
20 in
Indiana is 53% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Indiana than Pennsylvania?

Indiana's overall price level is roughly 90.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.8 for Pennsylvania — 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?

Pennsylvania tops out at 3.07% 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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