Cost of living in Vigo County, IN
Part of the Terre Haute Metro Area
Population 106,201 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Vigo County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Vigo County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Vigo County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Vigo County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Vigo 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 Vigo 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 Vigo County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Vigo County
What it costs to live in Vigo County each month.
- Rent $788
- Energy $199
- Water $50
- Groceries $318
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $374
- State tax $84
- Rent $995
- Energy $239
- Water $60
- Groceries $527
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $529
- State tax $134
- Rent $1,199
- Energy $298
- Water $70
- Groceries $800
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $529
- State tax $134
Frequently asked questions about Vigo County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Vigo County?
In Vigo 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 Vigo County?
In Vigo County, IN, the average household income is $52,525 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,928 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Vigo County?
The estimated cost of living in Vigo County, IN is approximately $2,613 per month for a single person, $3,768 for a couple, $6,100 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Vigo County?
The combined sales tax rate in Vigo County, IN is 7.00%, which includes the Indiana state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Vigo County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Vigo County, IN would need approximately $2,613 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $52,525 per year ($4,377 per month). Vigo County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Vigo County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Vigo County, IN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Vigo County?
The average home value in Vigo County, IN is $140,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,256, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Vigo County compare to other areas?
You can compare Vigo County, IN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Vigo 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