Indiana is the 38th largest state by area, and with a population of approx. 6.1 million is tghe 14th most populous state. Major industries include agriculture (corn, soybeans, wheat), manufacturing, mining (coal, limestone), and steel-making. Indiana is a word that refers to the local Indians.
Indiana has several state taxes, including a flat rate personal income tax of 3.4 percent, a state sales tax, and property taxes.
State Capital: Indianapolis State Motto: "The Crossroads of America" State Bird: Cardinal State Flower: Peony State Song: "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away," by Paul Dresser State Tree: Tulip tree State Stone: Salem limestone
In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state:
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South Bend
$174,000
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Indianapolis
$194,333
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Fort Wayne
$216,650
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Muncie
$144,250
Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include:
