Cost of living is relatively low in the region; wages and housing costs are very competitive.
| Cost of Living Index (ACCRA) 1st Quarter, 2005 | Louisville, KY (96.4); Cincinnati, OH (97.9); Indianapolis< IN (93) |
| Property Tax | Combined rate (2009): 1.125% |
| State Tax | Corporate flat rate: 8.5% |
| County Tax | Individual: .01 |
The State of Indiana offers a number of tax and business incentives to encourage growth. A complete listing can be found at: www.in.gov/iedc/incentives.