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Cost of living in Vermillion County, IN

Part of the Terre Haute Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,757/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 15,452 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $788 29%
Federal tax $499 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $318 12%
Energy $199 7%
State tax $103 4%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Vermillion County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$783
per month
1 bedroom
$788
per month
2 bedroom
$995
per month
3 bedroom
$1,199
per month
4 bedroom
$1,393
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Vermillion County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$59,363
per year
Individual earnings
$40,567
per year
Per capita
$30,418
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Vermillion County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$109,500
Annual property tax
$789

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Vermillion 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 Vermillion County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.0%

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 Vermillion 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 Vermillion County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
28.0 min
Drive alone
82.0%
Public transit
0.6%
Work from home
8.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Vermillion County

What it costs to live in Vermillion County each month.

Single person
$2,757
per month
  • Rent $788
  • Energy $199
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $499
  • State tax $103
Couple
$3,897
per month
  • Rent $995
  • Energy $239
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $641
  • State tax $151
Family
$6,229
per month
  • Rent $1,199
  • Energy $298
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $641
  • State tax $151

Frequently asked questions about Vermillion County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Vermillion County?

In Vermillion County, IN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $788 per month, a two-bedroom averages $995 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,199 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Vermillion County?

In Vermillion County, IN, the average household income is $59,363 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,567 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Vermillion County?

The estimated cost of living in Vermillion County, IN is approximately $2,757 per month for a single person, $3,897 for a couple, $6,229 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Vermillion County?

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

Is Vermillion County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Vermillion County, IN would need approximately $2,757 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,363 per year ($4,947 per month). Vermillion County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Vermillion County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Vermillion County, IN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Vermillion County?

The average home value in Vermillion County, IN is $109,500, with average annual property taxes of $789, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Vermillion County compare to other areas?

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