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Cost of living in Grant County, IN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,571/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 66,377 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $742 29%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $378 15%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $318 12%
Energy $199 8%
State tax $84 3%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Grant County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$654
per month
1 bedroom
$742
per month
2 bedroom
$928
per month
3 bedroom
$1,206
per month
4 bedroom
$1,371
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Grant County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,007
per year
Individual earnings
$33,187
per year
Per capita
$29,023
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Grant County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$116,000
Annual property tax
$790

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Grant 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 Grant County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.2%

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 Grant 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 Grant County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.5 min
Drive alone
75.1%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
7.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Grant County

What it costs to live in Grant County each month.

Single person
$2,571
per month
  • Rent $742
  • Energy $199
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $378
  • State tax $84
Couple
$3,729
per month
  • Rent $928
  • Energy $239
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $554
  • State tax $137
Family
$6,135
per month
  • Rent $1,206
  • Energy $298
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $554
  • State tax $137

Frequently asked questions about Grant County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Grant County?

In Grant County, IN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $742 per month, a two-bedroom averages $928 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,206 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Grant County?

In Grant County, IN, the average household income is $54,007 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,187 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Grant County?

The estimated cost of living in Grant County, IN is approximately $2,571 per month for a single person, $3,729 for a couple, $6,135 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Grant County?

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

Is Grant County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Grant County, IN would need approximately $2,571 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,007 per year ($4,501 per month). Grant County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Grant County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Grant County, IN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Grant County?

The average home value in Grant County, IN is $116,000, with average annual property taxes of $790, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Grant County compare to other areas?

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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