Cost of living in Greene County, IN
Population 30,954 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Greene County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Greene County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Greene County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Greene County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Greene County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Greene County
State and local tax rates for Indiana.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Greene County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Greene County
What it costs to live in Greene County each month.
- Rent $707
- Energy $199
- Water $50
- Groceries $318
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $447
- State tax $95
- Rent $928
- Energy $239
- Water $60
- Groceries $527
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $648
- State tax $152
- Rent $1,206
- Energy $298
- Water $70
- Groceries $800
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $648
- State tax $152
Frequently asked questions about Greene County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Greene County?
In Greene County, IN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $707 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 Greene County?
In Greene County, IN, the average household income is $59,753 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,389 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Greene County?
The estimated cost of living in Greene County, IN is approximately $2,616 per month for a single person, $3,838 for a couple, $6,244 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Greene County?
The combined sales tax rate in Greene County, IN is 7.00%, which includes the Indiana state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Greene County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Greene County, IN would need approximately $2,616 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,753 per year ($4,979 per month). Greene County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Greene County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Greene County, IN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Greene County?
The average home value in Greene County, IN is $129,900, with average annual property taxes of $895, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Greene 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