Cities in Indiana that Will Pay You to Move There
By MakeMyMove Staff • Jul 26, 2021
If you want to live in a place with a close-knit community, low cost of living, and affordable housing, Indiana is a great option. Even better, there are several places in Indiana willing to pay you to move there!
Below, you’ll find a summary of what offers are currently available in Indiana. Learn more about the cities and what you might be able to get for moving there!
Cities in Indiana that Will Pay You to Move There
The Monroe County Courthouse sits in the center of downtown Bloomington, Indiana.
Bloomington, Indiana is the seventh-largest city in the state and home to the prestigious Indiana University, a top-rated university in the U.S. You’ll find a wide variety of activities from arts and entertainment to the beautiful Brown County State Park.
Special Moving Offer: Free lifetime membership to The Mill co-working space.
Eligibility: Must currently reside outside of Indiana, have full-time remote employment (or self-employment) for a business located outside of Monroe County, and be able to relocate to Bloomington within six months of acceptance.
For more information and details on this offer, click here to learn more.
West Lafayette, Indiana is home to Purdue University.
West Lafayette is a great place to start a business or raise a family and is home to Purdue University, which is ranked the 5th best college in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal. There’s a variety of sporting events, arts, and culture to experience in this college town. Also, Purdue is actively recruiting remote workers to live in an innovative community.
Special Moving Offer: Receive up to $5,000 in incentive gifts.
Eligibility: Must have full-time remote employment and relocate to West Lafayette from outside of Indiana.
For more information and details on this offer, click here to learn more.
Jasper, Indiana is one of the most affordable places to live in Indiana. Photo provided by their city website.
Jasper is one of the most affordable places to live in Indiana, with a cost of living is 83.6% and the poverty rate is less than half of the state’s average. Explore local attractions such as the Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame or the Jasper Strassenfest, a 3-day street festival that celebrates the community’s German history.
Special Moving Offer: Receive up to $5,000 in cash.
Eligibility: Must be between the ages of 25-40, currently reside outside of Indiana, relocate to Dubois County within 6 months of approval, and agree to remain in Dubois County for at least 2 years.
For more information and details on this offer, click here to learn more.
French Lick, Indiana is known for its spas and resorts.
French Lick is a small town in southern Indiana known for its mineral springs and spas and resorts. It’s a very affordable place to live, with an ultra-low unemployment rate of 2.8%.
Special Moving Offer: Receive up to $5,000 in cash.
Eligibility: Must be a 18-45 year-old military veteran, currently reside outside of Indiana, relocate to Orange county within 6 months of approval, and commit to living in Orange County for a minimum of 2 years.
For more information and details on this offer, click here to learn more.
Greensburg, Indiana is nicknamed "tree city"
Greensburg
You’ll love the small town charm of Greensburg, nicknamed “tree city” for the tree growing from the top of the Decatur County Courthouse. Greensburg also has an A- housing score, B+ Public School rating, and a B good for families score on Niche.com.
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Evansville is the largest city in southwest Indiana.
Evansville
Evansville, the largest city in southwest Indiana, has earned its spot on lists such as Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine's 10 Best Cities to Live and 50 Smartest Places to Live. In addition to experiencing an affordable city, enjoy a wide array of activities like museums, zoos, riverboat casinos, and local festivals.
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Explore Our Moving Resources & Other Offers
If you’re ready to move to Indiana, check out our guide on How to Move to Indiana for Remote Work.
Or, if you want to keep exploring places that will pay you to move there, check out our full list of offers by clicking here.
About MakeMyMove
Remote work has freed millions of Americans to live where they want, and many are making the move to places that better match their lifestyle. In turn, cities and towns across the country are offering incentives like cash, perks and programming to remote workers who move and work from their communities. At MakeMyMove, you can explore all the places, get personalized help to find the one that’s right for you, connect with locals, and access support to make your move a piece of cake.