Quality of life comparison
If you lived in Indiana instead of Michigan, you would:
Health
live 1.0 years less
In Michigan, the average life expectancy is 76 years (76 years for men, 80 years for women) as of 2020. In Indiana, that number is 75 years (74 years for men, 80 years for women) as of 2020.
be 13.0% more likely to have diabetes
In Michigan, 10.0% of adults have diabetes as of 2022. In Indiana, that number is 11.3% as of 2022.
Economy
be 43.7% less likely to be unemployed
In Michigan, 4.8% of adults are unemployed as of 2025. In Indiana, that number is 2.7% as of 2025.
Safety
be 27.9% less likely to be a victim of violent crime
Michigan has a violent crime rate of 453 per 100,000 people as of 2023. In Indiana, that number is 327 per 100,000 as of 2023.
Lifestyle
be 49.0% more likely to be uninsured
In Michigan, 4.9% of the population is without health insurance as of 2023. In Indiana, that number is 7.3% as of 2023.
be 16.5% more likely to be physically inactive
In Michigan, 23.6% of adults are physically inactive as of 2022. In Indiana, that number is 27.5% as of 2022.
live among residents who are 2.1 years older on average
The median age in Michigan is 40.1 years as of 2023. In Indiana, the median age is 38.0 years as of 2023.
be 14.2% less likely to have a bachelor's degree
In Michigan, 21.9% of the population holds a bachelor's degree or higher as of 2023. In Indiana, that number is 18.8% as of 2023.
The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: OECD Regional Demography, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), Bureau of Labor Statistics, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
