Moving from Fremont, CA to Evansville, IN
A 2247 mi cross-country move between Fremont and Evansville is 39h 13m on paper and typically three to five days in practice, through 8 states. Nearly every household line β rent, taxes, climate, commute β usually shifts. This page assembles the federal and Zillow data to make those differences visible on a single screen.
2247 mi Β· 39h 13m by car Β· CA β NV β UT β WY β NE β MO β IL β IN
Distance & route
| Route through | CA β NV β UT β WY β NE β MO β IL β IN |
|---|---|
| Primary highways | I 80, I 70, I 64 |
| Major cities en route | San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Hayward |
Route via OSRM driving profile. Actual time varies with traffic and season.
Cost of living
| Fremont | Evansville | U.S. avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items (RPP) | 115.613 | 91.528 | 100.0 |
| Rents | 172.585 | 86.717 | 100.0 |
| Goods | 108.465 | 94.318 | 100.0 |
| Services | 194.718 | 66.735 | 100.0 |
You are looking at a 20.8% cheaper overall price level β 115.613 β 91.528 on the latest BEA Regional Price Parities.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (MSA-level Β· MSA-level); 2024.
Housing prices
20.8% drop on the typical home value β a meaningful shift in monthly mortgage math.
YoY change: Fremont -4.0%, Evansville +3.7%. Snapshot: 2026-03. Data provided by Zillow.
Climate
| 1991β2020 normals | Fremont | Evansville |
|---|---|---|
| Annual avg temperature | 60Β°F | 59Β°F |
| January avg low | 43Β°F | 27Β°F |
| July avg high | 77Β°F | 89Β°F |
| Annual snowfall | 0.0" | β |
| Annual precipitation | 14.4" | 47.8" |
No material annual-average temperature gap; seasonal extremes may still differ.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991β2020 (stations: NEWARK, CA US, EVANSVILLE MUSEUM, IN US).
Demographics
| ACS 5-year 2023 | Fremont | Evansville |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 228,518 | 116,441 |
| Median household income | $176,350 | $52,251 |
| Median age | 38.8 | 38.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.5% | 15.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.97 | 2.23 |
Evansville households earn about 20.8% less than Fremont at the median β $176,350 β $52,251 on ACS 2023.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2023.
Jobs & wages
Top occupations in Evansville MSA
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 17,860 | $38,480 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 16,890 | $36,600 |
| Production Occupations | 14,790 | $42,760 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 13,900 | $27,390 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 13,580 | $31,810 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Moving between California and Indiana
State income-tax top marginal rates are from the Tax Foundation, updated annually. Check Indiana's DMV for the current deadline to transfer driver license and vehicle registration after establishing residency. Consult a tax professional for your specific filing situation β state tax treatment depends on residency, sourcing, and reciprocity agreements.
Best time to move
Moving companies typically charge 20β30% more between Memorial Day and Labor Day (peak season). October through April offers the lowest rates and better mover availability.
To avoid mid-semester school transfers, most U.S. families schedule moves between mid-June and mid-August. Public school calendars typically run late August or early September through late May or early June.
Winter driving along this route
- Donner Pass (I-80) and Tejon Pass (I-5 Grapevine) see chain requirements and occasional closures December through March.
- I-80 east of Reno and US-50 across the Sierra can require chains in winter storms.
- I-80 through Parleys Canyon and I-70 through the San Rafael Swell see winter closures; I-15 north of Salt Lake can slow in storms.
- I-80 across southern Wyoming frequently closes in winter storms November through April β check WYDOT 511 before departure.
State DOT 511 phone or web services provide real-time road conditions year-round.
Frequently asked
When is the best time to move from Fremont to Evansville?
Moving companies usually charge 20β30% less between October and April (off-peak). Memorial Day through Labor Day is peak pricing. For a 2247 mi drive, weather on the route matters too β see the timing section above for state-specific winter warnings.
Is Evansville more expensive than Fremont?
Based on BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), overall price level in Evansville is 20.8% lower than Fremont (91.528 vs 115.613, U.S. average = 100). Rent and services typically carry most of this gap.
How does household income compare in Fremont vs Evansville?
Median household income on the Census ACS 5-year (2023) is $52,251 in Evansville vs $176,350 in Fremont β a 70.4% lower figure. Compare this against the cost-of-living gap above when budgeting.
How much do homes cost in Evansville compared to Fremont?
Zillow ZHVI (2026-03) puts the typical home value at $198,977 in Evansville vs $1,543,132 in Fremont β a 87.1% lower figure. Data provided by Zillow Research.
How does the job market in Evansville compare to Fremont?
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics show median wages of $41,930 in the Evansville MSA vs $72,050 in the Fremont MSA, on total employment of 152,180 and 2,422,210 respectively. Top occupations on the destination side appear in the Jobs & wages section above.
How far is Evansville, IN from Fremont, CA?
The driving distance is 2247 mi and the route typically takes 39h 13m via I 80 and I 70. The trip crosses 8 state(s). Actual time varies with traffic and season.
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City profiles: Fremont, CA Β· Evansville, IN.