With 11,300 miles of State highways and 1,171 miles of interstate highways, Indiana has more interstate highways passing through it than any other state. Indiana is within a day's drive of two-thirds of the population of the United States. The cost of living in Indiana is relatively low. For the 4th quarter of 1999, Indianapolis' total cost of living was 96.6 as opposed to a national average of 100. Indiana ranks favorably among the states in housing affordability and percent of home ownership.
Energy costs are comparatively low in Indiana.
Employment, Population and Income Summary Table compares changes in employment, population and personal income between Indiana and the United States since 1950. Non-agricultural payroll employment only. See Table 25. With the exception of 1996, reflects the results of the census as of April 1 of each year. Figures are preliminary release dated April 2000.