Alaska to Indiana Moving Guide

Pros and Cons of Moving from Alaska to Indiana

ConsAlaska

• Extreme cold
• Limited daylight
• High living costs
• Isolation
• Bear encounters

ProsIndiana

• Mild winters
• Ample sunlight
• Affordable housing
• Central location
• Minimal wildlife risk

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Indiana

• Less majestic
• Fewer wilderness areas
• Higher crime risk
• Landlocked state
• No northern lights

Alaska

• Scenic beauty
• Unique wildlife
• Low crime rate
• Fresh seafood
• Aurora borealis

Pros of moving from Alaska to Indiana

• Say goodbye to extreme cold and hello to mild winters
• Look forward to moving away from limited daylight and moving to Indiana with ample sunlight
• Swap the high living costs of Alaska for affordable housing in Indiana
• Get ready for a central location in Indiana

Cons of moving from Alaska to Indiana

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from scenic beauty in Alaska to live with less majestic scenery in Indiana
• You'll lose out on the pro of unique wildlife and have to settle with the con of fewer wilderness areas
• Time to bid farewell to a low crime rate and get used to a higher crime risk in Indiana
• Swap fresh seafood for a landlocked state

Alaska vs. Indiana: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Alaska to Indiana, you will be trading the iconic King Crab of Alaska for the equally delicious Pork Tenderloin Sandwich of Indiana. And while the locals in Alaska rave about their flavorful Reindeer Sausage and sumptuous Halibut Tacos, Indiana residents know they have tasty Beef and Noodles and Breaded Tenderloin to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Kelp Pickles they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Roasted Corn of Indiana. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Alaska eateries like The Saltry, Simon & Seafort's, and Orso. After the boxes are unpacked in Indiana, don't wait too long before making your way to Indiana's acclaimed eateries like St. Elmo Steak House, Bluebeard, and The Lizton Dairy Bar.

When comparing lifestyles, Indiana shows less emphasis on fitness and health consciousness than Alaska. Food truck fans will discover a greater selection in Indiana compared to what you are used to in Alaska. Also, the overall foodie scene is more bustling in Indiana.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Alaska and Indiana

• The Cabin/A-Frame architecture that Alaska is known for will be replaced with the Colonial/Ranch architecture typical of Indiana.
• Compared to Alaska's real estate listings that commonly reference natural scenery and privacy, Indiana real estate listings often highlight features like family-friendliness and proximity to amenities.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. Indiana is more walkable than Alaska.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike. Indiana is more bike-friendly than Alaska.
• Indiana has more of an urban feel than Alaska.
• Indiana housing costs are 33% less expensive than they are in Alaska, with a median home price of $236,990 compared to Alaska’s $354,563.
• Over the prior 9 years, home prices in Indiana have increased by 95% compared to a 34% increase in Alaska.
• Rent in Indiana is 22.54% more affordable than in Alaska.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Alaska and Indiana

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Alaska to Indiana. Indiana gets 22% more sunshine days than Alaska.
• Indiana has lower humidity and a higher average UV index compared to Alaska.
• Say goodbye to the possible earthquakes and wildfires in Alaska, but be on the lookout for potential tornadoes and floods in Indiana.
• Get ready for warmer summers. The average summer high temperature in Indiana is 25 degrees warmer than in Alaska.
• The average winter lows are 30 degrees warmer than they are in Alaska.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Indiana. Indiana receives 20 more inches of rain compared to Alaska.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Alaska and Indiana

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Indiana tend to earn about 24% less than those in Alaska
• The COLI in Indiana will be 30% lower than what you are used to living in Alaska
• Bummer... By moving from AK to IN, you'll now have a state income tax of 3.23
• The affluence in Indiana is moderate compared to moderate affluence in Alaska
• The poverty level is moderate in Indiana compared to low in Alaska
• In terms of homelessness, it is noticeable in Alaska and concealed in Indiana

Political and Religious Climate in Alaska vs. Indiana

• Alaska tends to lean mixed, and leans Republican in its political climate
• Indiana, on the other hand, is often described as leans Republican
• Indiana's religious environment can be described as Christianity dominant, especially Evangelical Protestant
• Alaska's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as diverse and less religious overall

Education Guide When Moving from Alaska to Indiana