Moving to Indiana from Australia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Australia to Indiana — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Australia to Indiana, you would find that Indiana is 13.2% cheaper than Australia overall. A A$110,000 salary in Australia would need to be roughly $67,100 in Indiana to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Indianapolis averages 62°F vs 72°F in Sydney, making it significantly cooler.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 10.2% less
Groceries
pay 6.8% less
Transportation
pay 22.7% less
Housing
pay 4.7% less
Childcare
pay 22.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 29.3% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Indiana?
What does your salary buy?
A$110,000 → $67,100
To maintain the same standard of living in Indiana
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Indiana cost about 7% less than cities in Australia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Australia to Indiana, based on official data.
people moved from Australia to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
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Australia
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Australia to Indiana.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Australia performs better than Indiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Australia performs better than Indiana across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Indiana generally does better on employment & economy, though Australia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Australia performs better than Indiana across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), World Health Organization (2024), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), The World Factbook (2020), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Indiana vs Australia
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sydney | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) | 42°/26°F (6°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/54°F (21°/12°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/61°F (24°/16°C) | 51°/35°F (11°/2°C) |
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| Month | Sydney | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.6°C) | 35°/21°F (1.7°/-6.1°C) |
| Feb | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.7°C) | 40°/24°F (4.4°/-4.4°C) |
| Mar | 78°/65°F (25.4°/18.1°C) | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.8°C) |
| Apr | 74°/60°F (23.3°/15.3°C) | 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.4°C) |
| May | 69°/54°F (20.6°/12.5°C) | 72°/53°F (22.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jun | 64°/49°F (18.0°/9.7°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) |
| Jul | 63°/48°F (17.4°/8.7°C) | 84°/67°F (28.8°/19.2°C) |
| Aug | 66°/49°F (18.9°/9.7°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.0°C) | 77°/57°F (25.1°/13.9°C) |
| Oct | 73°/58°F (22.8°/14.4°C) | 64°/45°F (18.0°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 75°/61°F (23.8°/16.3°C) | 52°/36°F (11.0°/2.3°C) |
| Dec | 78°/65°F (25.5°/18.3°C) | 38°/25°F (3.6°/-3.9°C) |
Bureau of Meteorology
National Weather ServiceCan you move from Australia to Indiana?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Australia and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Australia passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting Australia
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Indiana than Australia?
Yes — Indiana is on average about 13% cheaper than Australia. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Indiana?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $16,775 in Indiana on a A$110,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Indiana?
Usually fine from major cities in Indiana. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Indiana compared to Australia?
Australia performs better than Indiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Indiana compared to Australia?
The average high temperature in Indianapolis is 62°F, compared to 72°F in Sydney. Indianapolis receives around 40.8 in of rainfall per year, while Sydney gets 48.1 in.
What language do they speak in Indiana?
Both Australia and Indiana share the same official language: English.
