Indiana
R+19 · Moderate tax burden · COL index 87
3.05%
Income Tax
396
Violent Crime / 100K
75.5
Life Expectancy
$240K
Median Home
$1,100
Childcare / Mo
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Taxes
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Income Tax
Reducing annually toward 2.9% by 2027
Property Tax
~$1,704/yr on median home
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Estate Tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
Housing & Cost of Living
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Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Median Home Price
Median Rent (2BR)
Home Insurance
Near national avg (~$1,900/yr)
Flood Insurance
Homestead Exemption
Home equity protected from creditors
Asset Protection
Crime & Safety
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Violent Crime Rate
Near national avg
Property Crime Rate
Near national avg
Traffic Fatality Rate
Healthcare
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State Healthcare Rank
Bottom tier
Life Expectancy
Medicaid Expansion
Uninsured Rate
Education
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K-12 Quality Rank
School Choice / Vouchers
Childcare
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Avg Infant Care (Full-Time)
Utilities & Daily Costs
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Avg Monthly Energy Bill
Avg Monthly Groceries
2-person household, moderate spending
Road Quality Rank
Airports & Travel
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Nonstop Destinations
From state's primary airport
Major Hub Airport
Regional airport — connections via hub
Culture & Lifestyle
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Urban Population
Mix of urban and rural
Restaurant Density
Religious Congregations
Pro Sports Teams
NFL + NBA + MLB + NHL + MLS
Major Venues
Stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters (10K+ capacity)
Craft Breweries
2.9/100K residents — Solid scene
Craft Distilleries
Live Music
Indianapolis growing scene; Indy Jazz Fest; Sun King Brewing is a standout
Transportation
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Car Insurance (Avg Annual)
Traffic Fatality Rate
Broadband Access
Social & Legal
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Abortion Access
Near-total ban effective Sept 2022
LGBTQ+ Protections
Marijuana
Minimum Wage
Right to Work
Sports Betting
Casino Gambling
Online Gambling
State Lottery
13 licensed commercial casinos. Sports betting launched 2019 — one of the earliest states.
Age of Consent
Sex Education
No state sex ed mandate
Nude Beaches & Naturist Clubs
Ponderosa Sun Club (Roann) · Sun Aura Resort · Indiana Naturist Club
Environment & Climate
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Air Quality (Annual AQI)
Near national avg
Natural Disaster Risk
Primary Hazards
Politics & Gun Laws
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2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Laws
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Gambling
Jobs & Economy
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Job Market
+1.4% job growth · 3.4% unemployment
Top Industries
Tech Jobs
Healthcare Jobs
Remote Work
Median Household Income
Business Climate
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Corporate Income Tax
LLC Formation Fee
LLC Annual Fee
Business Climate Rank
Top-10 nationally (Tax Foundation SBTCI 2024)
Daily Life
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Gas Price (Regular)
Below avg (-0.16 vs national avg)
Consumer Fireworks
Consumer fireworks broadly legal; must be 18+
Weather & Natural Risks
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Winter Severity
Avg January high: 33°F
Summer Heat
Moderate summers
Annual Rainfall
Tornado Risk
Hurricane Risk
Wildfire Risk
Flood Risk
Natural Hazards
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Venomous Snakes
Spider Hazard
Hurricane Risk
Tornado Risk
Wildfire Risk
Earthquake Risk
Danger score is a composite index. Methodology ↗
Veteran Benefits
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Veteran-Friendly Score
6.5% of state population are veterans
Property Tax Exemption
Disabled vet property tax deduction
Military Retirement Pay
Active Duty Pay
VA Facilities Access
Notable Benefits
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Trending in Indiana
Congress Approves Comprehensive Housing Legislation - Indiana Chamber
Indiana Chamber · Jul 6
Former Indiana governor backs AI training programs for U.S. workers - CNN
CNN · Jul 6
Governor announces final extension of gas tax breaks; further action to require legislation - Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana Capital Chronicle · Jul 2
Governor doubts Porter County tax opposition will derail Hammond Bears stadium - Indiana Public Radio
Indiana Public Radio · Jul 6
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Data is informational only. Verify with a tax professional, real estate agent, and local sources before making relocation decisions. Crime data: FBI UCR ~2022. Healthcare: Commonwealth Fund / US News ~2023. Education: Education Week ~2023. Housing: Zillow / Census ACS ~2024. Insurance: rate surveys ~2024. Sponsored links marked “Sponsored” may earn a commission. This does not affect our data or rankings.