Moving to Indiana from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United Kingdom to Indiana — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from United Kingdom to Indiana, you would find that Indiana is 8.6% cheaper than United Kingdom overall. A £56,672 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly $62,116 in Indiana to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from United Kingdom to Indiana.

What does your salary buy?

£56,672 $62,116

To maintain the same standard of living in Indiana

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 2.9% less

Groceries

pay 25.4% more

Transportation

pay 36.9% less

Housing

pay 3.6% more

Childcare

pay 7.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 24.3% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 GBP = 1.32 USD (June 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.

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 9% less than cities in United Kingdom.

United Kingdom

Bath 63%
Slough 61%

Indiana

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from United Kingdom to Indiana, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
10,850 ↑ 3% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How United Kingdom and Indiana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

GB
27.8%
IN
38.5%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

GB
97.0%
IN
88.5%

United Kingdom performs better than Indiana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GB
4.1%
IN
2.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
IN
$59,083

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GB
81.9 yrs
IN
75.0 yrs

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

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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.

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.
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.

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 Indiana than United Kingdom?

Generally yes: Indiana runs about 17% cheaper than United Kingdom on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Indiana?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a £56,672 comparable salary, that's around $15,529 in Indiana for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Indiana?

Working remotely from Indiana's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in United Kingdom and Indiana.

How is healthcare in Indiana compared to United Kingdom?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Indiana?

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

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At a Glance

GB
Population 67,791,400 6,483,802
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +44 +1
Time zones 9 11
Emergency number 999 911