Moving to Indiana from Tennessee
What to Expect
Considering a move from Tennessee to Indiana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Tennessee to Indiana, you would find that Indiana is 7.5% cheaper than Tennessee. A $75,000 salary in Tennessee would need to be roughly $68,548 in Indiana to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Tennessee and Indiana.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $68,548
To maintain the same standard of living in Indiana
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 12.2% less
Groceries
pay 11.6% less
Transportation
pay 1.9% more
Housing
pay 12.2% less
Childcare
pay 4.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 8.4% 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.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Indiana compared to Tennessee.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Indiana performs significantly better than Tennessee across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Indiana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tennessee leads in adult obesity rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Indiana performs significantly better than Tennessee across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Indiana performs significantly better than Tennessee across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Indiana generally does better on employment & economy, though Tennessee leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Tennessee generally does better on family life, though Indiana leads in life expectancy.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Nashville | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/33°F (12°/1°C) | 42°/26°F (6°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/66°F (30°/19°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 60°/40°F (16°/4°C) | 51°/35°F (11°/2°C) |
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| Month | Nashville | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/28°F (8.3°/-2.0°C) | 35°/21°F (1.7°/-6.1°C) |
| Feb | 52°/32°F (11.0°/-0.2°C) | 40°/24°F (4.4°/-4.4°C) |
| Mar | 61°/39°F (16.1°/3.9°C) | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.8°C) |
| Apr | 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.6°C) | 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.4°C) |
| May | 78°/57°F (25.7°/13.8°C) | 72°/53°F (22.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jun | 86°/65°F (30.0°/18.6°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) |
| Jul | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) | 84°/67°F (28.8°/19.2°C) |
| Aug | 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 82°/61°F (28.0°/15.9°C) | 77°/57°F (25.1°/13.9°C) |
| Oct | 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.4°C) | 64°/45°F (18.0°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 60°/39°F (15.7°/4.1°C) | 52°/36°F (11.0°/2.3°C) |
| Dec | 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.4°C) | 38°/25°F (3.6°/-3.9°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Indiana than Tennessee?
On average Indiana is about 9% less expensive than Tennessee, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Indiana?
Budget about $17,137 for 3 months in Indiana (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Indiana safe?
Indiana performs significantly better than Tennessee across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Indiana compared to Tennessee?
Indiana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tennessee leads in adult obesity rate.
What's the weather like in Indiana compared to Tennessee?
The average high temperature in Indianapolis is 62°F, compared to 70°F in Nashville. Indianapolis receives around 40.8 in of rainfall per year, while Nashville gets 47.2 in.
