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Cost of living in Bartholomew County, IN

Part of the Columbus Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,211/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 82,881 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,145 36%
Federal tax $583 18%
Healthcare $480 15%
Transport $320 10%
Groceries $318 10%
Energy $199 6%
State tax $116 4%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Bartholomew County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,103
per month
1 bedroom
$1,145
per month
2 bedroom
$1,268
per month
3 bedroom
$1,537
per month
4 bedroom
$1,776
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Bartholomew County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$80,365
per year
Individual earnings
$45,695
per year
Per capita
$41,174
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Bartholomew County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$221,100
Annual property tax
$1,597

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Bartholomew County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$142
per month · 15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas
$57
per month
Annual total
$2,388
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Bartholomew County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.2%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Bartholomew County

State and local tax rates for Indiana.

State income tax
3.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
7.0%
Combined sales tax
7.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Bartholomew County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.5 min
Drive alone
77.2%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
11.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Bartholomew County

What it costs to live in Bartholomew County each month.

Single person
$3,211
per month
  • Rent $1,145
  • Energy $199
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $583
  • State tax $116
Couple
$4,567
per month
  • Rent $1,268
  • Energy $239
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $985
  • State tax $204
Family
$6,964
per month
  • Rent $1,537
  • Energy $298
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $985
  • State tax $204

Frequently asked questions about Bartholomew County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Bartholomew County?

In Bartholomew County, IN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,145 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,268 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,537 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Bartholomew County?

In Bartholomew County, IN, the average household income is $80,365 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,695 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Bartholomew County?

The estimated cost of living in Bartholomew County, IN is approximately $3,211 per month for a single person, $4,567 for a couple, $6,964 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Bartholomew County?

The combined sales tax rate in Bartholomew County, IN is 7.00%, which includes the Indiana state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Bartholomew County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Bartholomew County, IN would need approximately $3,211 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $80,365 per year ($6,697 per month). Bartholomew County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Bartholomew County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Bartholomew County, IN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Bartholomew County?

The average home value in Bartholomew County, IN is $221,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,597, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Bartholomew County compare to other areas?

You can compare Bartholomew County, IN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Bartholomew County is in the Columbus, IN metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources