Indiana vs Texas
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
7%
6.25%
+0.8 pp in Indiana
Income Tax (top rate)
2.95%
None
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$963
$1,170
+21% in Texas
Median Home Value
$207,000
$264,900
+28% in Texas
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$62,995
$67,043
+6% in Texas
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
53.2°F
67.2°F
+14.0°F in Texas
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/8 cities we track in Indiana/Texas — 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.