Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $782 in Indiana versus $1,150 in New Hampshire. Overall, Indiana runs roughly 32% cheaper on rent than New Hampshire, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $60,293 in Indiana and $77,415 in New Hampshire — about 22% higher in New Hampshire. Indiana has a top state income tax rate of 2.95% and a 7% state sales tax; New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
7%
None
+7.0 pp in Indiana
Income Tax (top rate)
2.95%
None
+3.0 pp in Indiana
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$782
$1,150
+47% in New Hampshire
Median Home Value
$169,700
$336,300
+98% in New Hampshire
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$60,293
$77,415
+28% in New Hampshire
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
53.2°F
49.2°F
+4.0°F in Indiana
Indiana vs New Hampshire — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Indiana or New Hampshire?
- Indiana is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $782 runs about 32% below New Hampshire's $1,150, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Indiana than in New Hampshire?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $31,000 a year in Indiana versus $46,000 in New Hampshire.
- Which has lower taxes, Indiana or New Hampshire?
- Indiana has a top state income tax rate of 2.95% and a 7% state sales tax. New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Indiana/New Hampshire — 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.