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Moving from Texas to Indiana

Compare cost of living, taxes, housing, and find the best moving companies for your Texas to Indiana move.

Quick Comparison

Leaving Texas

Population29.1M
State Income Tax0% (None)
Avg Home Price$340,000
Avg Rent$1,400/mo
Property Tax Rate1.80%
DESTINATION

Moving to Indiana

Population6.7M
State Income Tax3.15%
Avg Home Price$230,000
Avg Rent$1,050/mo
Property Tax Rate0.85%

Why Are People Moving from Texas to Indiana?

The migration corridor between Texas and Indiana is a popular interstate move. Thousands of households explore this route every year.

Tax Savings: Texas has no state income tax, compared to 3.15% in Indiana. This tax difference is one of the primary financial motivations for this move.

Cost of Living: Both states have a comparable cost of living. The average home price in Indiana is $110,000 less than Texas, allowing movers to significantly upgrade their housing.

Climate & Weather: Summers in Indiana average 84°F, compared to 96°F in Texas. Winters in Indiana average 30°F, compared to 48°F in Texas.

Jobs & Industry: Indiana's key industries include Manufacturing, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, which attract professionals from Texas's Energy and Technology sectors.

Popular City-to-City Routes

1126 mi
20.5h drive
Houston, TX
Indianapolis, IN
via I-5 North / I-10 East
1300 mi
23.6h drive
San Antonio, TX
Indianapolis, IN
via I-5 North / I-10 East
993 mi
18.1h drive
Dallas, TX
Indianapolis, IN
via I-5 North / I-10 East
1000 mi
15h drive
Indianapolis, IN
Austin, TX
via I-70 West / I-44 West
1024 mi
18.6h drive
Fort Worth, TX
Indianapolis, IN
via I-5 North / I-10 East
1642 mi
29.9h drive
El Paso, TX
Indianapolis, IN
via I-20 East
1013 mi
18.4h drive
Arlington, TX
Indianapolis, IN
via I-5 North / I-10 East

Cities in Texas

Houston

Population2.3M
Median Home Price$290,000

San Antonio

Population1.5M
Median Home Price$265,000

Dallas

Population1.3M
Median Home Price$320,000

Austin

Population979K
Median Home Price$450,000

Fort Worth

Population919K
Median Home Price$290,000

El Paso

Population679K
Median Home Price$185,000

Arlington

Population394K
Median Home Price$280,000

Cities in Indiana

Indianapolis

Population888K
Median Home Price$220,000

Other Major Cities

Evansville
Fort Wayne
South Bend

Estimated Moving Cost

Based on the average distance of 1157 miles between Texas and Indiana:

Studio / 1 BR
$1,379
3–4 BR Home
$3,388

Estimates based on typical full-service interstate moves. Actual costs vary.

Texas → Indiana Transition Checklist

Driver's License

You must obtain a Indiana driver's license within 60 days of establishing residency.

Vehicle Registration

Register your vehicle in Indiana within 60 days.

Voter Registration

Update your voter registration to Indiana after establishing residency. You can typically register at your local DMV or online.

Vehicle Inspection

Indiana vehicle inspection requirement: Not required.

Things to Know About Indiana

  • • Counties may levy additional local income taxes
  • • Indiana is in two time zones—most observes Eastern
  • • Vehicle excise tax is paid annually with registration

What's Different: Texas vs Indiana

Taxes

Texas Income Tax:None
Indiana Income Tax:3.15%
Texas Property Tax:1.80%
Indiana Property Tax:0.85%

Weather

Texas Summer Avg:96°F
Indiana Summer Avg:84°F
Texas Winter Avg:48°F
Indiana Winter Avg:30°F

Cost of Living

Texas COL Index:93
Indiana COL Index:90
Texas Avg Home Price:$340,000
Indiana Avg Home Price:$230,000
Texas Avg Rent:$1,400/mo
Indiana Avg Rent:$1,050/mo

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