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Cost of living in Miami County, IN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,617/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 35,772 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $740 28%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $419 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $318 12%
Energy $199 8%
State tax $91 3%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Miami County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$652
per month
1 bedroom
$740
per month
2 bedroom
$928
per month
3 bedroom
$1,139
per month
4 bedroom
$1,395
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Miami County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$61,130
per year
Individual earnings
$35,669
per year
Per capita
$29,185
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Miami County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$118,000
Annual property tax
$682

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Miami 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 Miami County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.5%

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 Miami 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 Miami County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.1 min
Drive alone
83.1%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
4.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Miami County

What it costs to live in Miami County each month.

Single person
$2,617
per month
  • Rent $740
  • Energy $199
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $419
  • State tax $91
Couple
$3,863
per month
  • Rent $928
  • Energy $239
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $670
  • State tax $155
Family
$6,202
per month
  • Rent $1,139
  • Energy $298
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $670
  • State tax $155

Frequently asked questions about Miami County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Miami County?

In Miami County, IN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $740 per month, a two-bedroom averages $928 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,139 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Miami County?

In Miami County, IN, the average household income is $61,130 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,669 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Miami County?

The estimated cost of living in Miami County, IN is approximately $2,617 per month for a single person, $3,863 for a couple, $6,202 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Miami County?

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

Is Miami County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Miami County, IN would need approximately $2,617 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $61,130 per year ($5,094 per month). Miami County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Miami County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Miami County, IN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Miami County?

The average home value in Miami County, IN is $118,000, with average annual property taxes of $682, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Miami County compare to other areas?

You can compare Miami County, IN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Miami County is in the Peru, 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