Wisconsin to Indiana Moving Guide

Pros and Cons of Moving from Wisconsin to Indiana

ConsWisconsin

• Harsh winters
• High state taxes
• Lack of major sports teams
• Rural isolation

ProsIndiana

• Milder winters
• Lower state taxes
• More sports events
• More urban options

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Indiana

• Fewer natural lakes
• Less dairy focus
• Less tight-knit communities
• Cheese less prominent

Wisconsin

• Beautiful lakes
• Thriving dairy industry
• Strong community ties
• Renowned cheese

Pros of moving from Wisconsin to Indiana

• Say goodbye to harsh winters and hello to milder winters
• Look forward to moving away from high state taxes and moving to Indiana with lower state taxes
• Swap the lack of major sports teams in Wisconsin for more sports events in Indiana
• Get ready for more urban options in Indiana

Cons of moving from Wisconsin to Indiana

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from beautiful lakes in Wisconsin to live with fewer natural lakes in Indiana
• You'll lose out on the pro of a thriving dairy industry and have to settle for the con of less dairy focus
• Time to bid farewell to strong community ties and get used to less tight-knit communities in Indiana
• Swap renowned cheese for cheese that is less prominent

Wisconsin vs. Indiana: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Wisconsin to Indiana, you will be trading the iconic Cheese Curds of Wisconsin for the equally delicious Sugar Cream Pie of Indiana. And while the locals in Wisconsin rave about their flavorful Bratwurst and sumptuous Fried Cheese Curds, Indiana residents know they have tasty Pork Tenderloin Sandwich and Hoosier Tenderloin to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Vegetable Pasties they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Tofu Scramble of Indiana. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Wisconsin eateries like LeDuc's Frozen Custard, Mader's, and Copper Oak. 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 Milktooth.

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

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Wisconsin and Indiana

• The Craftsman and Bungalow architecture that Wisconsin is known for will be replaced with the Ranch and Craftsman architecture typical of Indiana.
• Compared to Wisconsin's real estate listings that commonly reference lake proximity and large yards, Indiana real estate listings often highlight features like historical elements and affordability.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. Indiana is more walkable than Wisconsin.
• You might want to think twice before moving your bike. Indiana is less bike-friendly than Wisconsin.
• Indiana has more of an urban feel than Wisconsin.
• Indiana housing costs are 20% less expensive than they are in Wisconsin, with a median home price of $236,990 compared to Wisconsin’s $294,909.
• Over the prior 5 years, home prices in Indiana have increased by 54% compared to a 47% increase in Wisconsin.
• Rent in Indiana is 7.93% more expensive than in Wisconsin.

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

• The shades won't be used as much for your move from Wisconsin to Indiana. Indiana gets 1% fewer sunshine days than Wisconsin.
• Indiana has lower humidity and a similar average UV index compared to Wisconsin.
• Say goodbye to the possible snowstorms and cold waves in Wisconsin, but be on the lookout for potential tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in Indiana.
• The average summer high temperature in Indiana is 3 degrees warmer than in Wisconsin.
• The average winter lows are 7 degrees warmer than they are in Wisconsin.
• Your umbrella might be more overworked in Indiana. Indiana receives 10 more inches of rain compared to Wisconsin.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Wisconsin and Indiana

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in Indiana tend to earn about 6% less than in Wisconsin
• The COLI in Indiana will be 3% lower than what you are used to living in Wisconsin
• The state income tax in IN is 3.23% compared to 5.3% in WI
• The affluence in Indiana is moderate compared to moderate in Wisconsin
• The poverty level is moderate in Indiana compared to moderate in Wisconsin
• In terms of homelessness, it is low in Wisconsin and low in Indiana

Political and Religious Climate in Wisconsin vs. Indiana

• Wisconsin tends to lean as a swing state with closely contested statewide elections and urban centers such as Madison and Milwaukee lean Democratic while many rural and northern areas lean Republican and ticket-splitting is common in its political climate
• Indiana, on the other hand, is often described as generally conservative and reliably Republican in statewide races with Democratic strength concentrated in urban cores such as Indianapolis and parts of Lake County and some college towns
• Indiana's religious environment can be described as having a larger evangelical Protestant presence alongside Catholic and mainline Protestant communities with the religiously unaffiliated share being comparatively lower than in Wisconsin
• Wisconsin's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as having a notable Catholic and mainline Protestant presence with a strong Lutheran heritage and the evangelical Protestant share being smaller than in Indiana while the religiously unaffiliated share is comparatively higher

Education Guide When Moving from Wisconsin to Indiana

How Much Do Wisconsin to Indiana Movers Cost?

Moving 351 miles from Wisconsin to Indiana will typically cost between $2,000 and $5,000 to hire full service movers. See the chart below for a detailed breakdown by home size.