Moving to United Kingdom from Indiana

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Indiana to United Kingdom? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Indiana to United Kingdom, you would find that United Kingdom is 15.4% more expensive than Indiana. A $75,000 salary in Indiana would need to be roughly £64,600 in United Kingdom to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Is United Kingdom cheaper than Indiana?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 14.7% more

Groceries

pay 16.9% less

Transportation

pay 74.0% more

Housing

pay 10.7% more

Childcare

pay 30.6% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 31.4% more

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.7464 GBP (November 2026)

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 United Kingdom?

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 → £64,600

To maintain the same standard of living in United Kingdom

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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 United Kingdom cost about 25% more than cities in Indiana.

United Kingdom

Surrey 79%
Harrow 74%
Ealing 72%
Wigan 68%

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Indiana to United Kingdom.

Moved in 2019
17,000 ↑ 3% vs 2018

people moved from United States to United Kingdom · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

Top countries of origin for United Kingdom's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in United Kingdom compared to Indiana.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2024

share of adults with obesity

IN
38.5%
GB
27.4%

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Indiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2024

share of households with internet

IN
88.5%
GB
95.5%

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Indiana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IN
2.7%
GB
4.8%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

IN
$59,083
GB
$57,602

Indiana performs better than United Kingdom across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2024

average years of life at birth

IN
75.0 yrs
GB
81.4 yrs

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Indiana across all family life metrics.

Weather in United Kingdom vs Indiana

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Indianapolis Rain: 40.8 in/yr (1036 mm)
62° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Indianapolis London
Jan–Mar 42°/26°F (6°/-3°C) 49°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) 64°/48°F (18°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 72°/56°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/35°F (11°/2°C) 53°/43°F (12°/6°C)
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Month Indianapolis London
Jan 35°/21°F (1.7°/-6.1°C) 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C)
Feb 40°/24°F (4.4°/-4.4°C) 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C)
Mar 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.8°C) 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C)
Apr 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.4°C) 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C)
May 72°/53°F (22.5°/11.7°C) 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C)
Jun 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C)
Jul 84°/67°F (28.8°/19.2°C) 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C)
Aug 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.3°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Sep 77°/57°F (25.1°/13.9°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C)
Oct 64°/45°F (18.0°/7.3°C) 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C)
Nov 52°/36°F (11.0°/2.3°C) 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C)
Dec 38°/25°F (3.6°/-3.9°C) 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Met Office Met Office

Can you move from Indiana to United Kingdom?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and United Kingdom. To live, work, or study long-term in United Kingdom, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United Kingdom's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United Kingdom.
United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting United States

Electronic Travel Authorisation
United Kingdom passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in United Kingdom than Indiana?

On average United Kingdom is around 15% pricier than Indiana, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to United Kingdom?

Budget about £16,150 for 3 months in United Kingdom (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from United Kingdom?

From major United Kingdom cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Indiana and United Kingdom are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Indiana?

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Indiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in United Kingdom compared to Indiana?

The average high temperature in London is 60°F, compared to 62°F in Indianapolis. London receives around 22.0 in of rainfall per year, while Indianapolis gets 40.8 in.

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

Both Indiana and United Kingdom share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GB
Population 6,973,333 69,487,000
Currency United States Dollar ($) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +44
Time zones 11 9
Emergency number 911 999