Arizona vs Indiana
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5.6%
7%
+1.4 pp in Indiana
Income Tax (top rate)
2.50%
2.95%
+0.5 pp in Indiana
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,253
$963
+23% in Arizona
Median Home Value
$364,300
$207,000
+43% in Arizona
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$77,041
$62,995
+18% in Arizona
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
75.1°F
53.2°F
+21.9°F in Arizona
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Arizona/Indiana — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.