Indiana vs Virginia
Side-by-side cost of living comparison.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
7%
5.3%
+1.7 pp in Indiana
Income Tax (top rate)
2.95%
5.75%
+2.8 pp in Virginia
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$963
$1,357
+41% in Virginia
Median Home Value
$207,000
$366,300
+77% in Virginia
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$62,995
$90,685
+44% in Virginia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
53.2°F
59.9°F
+6.7°F in Virginia
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Indiana/Virginia — 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.