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Cost of living in Morgan County, IN

Part of the Indianapolis Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,174/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 72,202 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,097 35%
Federal tax $592 19%
Healthcare $480 15%
Transport $320 10%
Groceries $318 10%
Energy $199 6%
State tax $118 4%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Morgan County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$955
per month
1 bedroom
$1,097
per month
2 bedroom
$1,283
per month
3 bedroom
$1,669
per month
4 bedroom
$2,028
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Morgan County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$79,088
per year
Individual earnings
$46,232
per year
Per capita
$39,777
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Morgan County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$220,100
Annual property tax
$1,056

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Morgan 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 Morgan County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.1%

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 Morgan 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 Morgan County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
32.0 min
Drive alone
80.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
11.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Morgan County

What it costs to live in Morgan County each month.

Single person
$3,174
per month
  • Rent $1,097
  • Energy $199
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $592
  • State tax $118
Couple
$4,558
per month
  • Rent $1,283
  • Energy $239
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $964
  • State tax $201
Family
$7,072
per month
  • Rent $1,669
  • Energy $298
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $964
  • State tax $201

Frequently asked questions about Morgan County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Morgan County?

In Morgan County, IN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,097 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,283 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,669 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Morgan County?

In Morgan County, IN, the average household income is $79,088 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,232 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Morgan County?

The estimated cost of living in Morgan County, IN is approximately $3,174 per month for a single person, $4,558 for a couple, $7,072 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Morgan County?

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

Is Morgan County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Morgan County, IN would need approximately $3,174 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $79,088 per year ($6,591 per month). Morgan County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Morgan County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Morgan County, IN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Morgan County?

The average home value in Morgan County, IN is $220,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,056, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Morgan County compare to other areas?

You can compare Morgan County, IN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Morgan County is in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, 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