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Moving from Texas to Indiana

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings. vs. Affordable, manufacturing & logistics, Indy 500.

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Living now

Texas

Capital: Austin

Median household income $75,780 · winter low 38°F · 232 sunny days

No income tax, mega-economies, hot summers, big swings.

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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
Texas
97.1
Indiana
93.3
Indiana has 3.8% lower overall price level
Housing index
Texas
96.5
Indiana
73.9
Indiana has 23% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Texas
99.3
Indiana
98.3
Indiana has 0.9% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Texas
99.6
Indiana
99.0
Indiana has 0.6% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Texas
16.4 ¢/kWh
Indiana
17.9 ¢/kWh
Indiana has 8.9% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Texas
99.4
Indiana
98.7
Indiana has 0.8% lower transportation
Median home value
Texas
$313,200
Indiana
$243,500
Indiana is 22% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Texas
$1,307/mo
Indiana
$931/mo
Indiana is 29% 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
Texas
96°F
Indiana
85°F
Indiana is 11% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Texas
38°F
Indiana
22°F
Indiana is 42% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Texas
232°F
Indiana
52°F
Indiana is 78% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Texas
28
Indiana
186
Indiana has 564% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Texas
57 in
Indiana
43 in
Indiana is 25% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Texas
3
Indiana
56
Indiana has 1767% higher AQI
Snow / year
20 in

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Indiana than Texas?

Indiana's overall price level is roughly 90.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.3 for Texas — 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?

Texas 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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