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Wabash, IN

Cost of living in Wabash County, IN

Estimated monthly cost
$2,663/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 30,901 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $707 27%
Federal tax $488 18%
Healthcare $480 18%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $318 12%
Energy $199 7%
State tax $101 4%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Wabash County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$652
per month
1 bedroom
$707
per month
2 bedroom
$928
per month
3 bedroom
$1,118
per month
4 bedroom
$1,230
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Wabash County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$68,414
per year
Individual earnings
$39,905
per year
Per capita
$33,907
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Wabash County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$143,600
Annual property tax
$765

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Wabash 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 Wabash County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.8%

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 Wabash 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 Wabash County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.6 min
Drive alone
82.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
5.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Wabash County

What it costs to live in Wabash County each month.

Single person
$2,663
per month
  • Rent $707
  • Energy $199
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $488
  • State tax $101
Couple
$4,002
per month
  • Rent $928
  • Energy $239
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $790
  • State tax $174
Family
$6,320
per month
  • Rent $1,118
  • Energy $298
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $790
  • State tax $174

Frequently asked questions about Wabash County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Wabash County?

In Wabash County, IN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $707 per month, a two-bedroom averages $928 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,118 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Wabash County?

In Wabash County, IN, the average household income is $68,414 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,905 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Wabash County?

The estimated cost of living in Wabash County, IN is approximately $2,663 per month for a single person, $4,002 for a couple, $6,320 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Wabash County?

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

Is Wabash County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Wabash County, IN would need approximately $2,663 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $68,414 per year ($5,701 per month). Wabash County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Wabash County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Wabash County, IN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Wabash County?

The average home value in Wabash County, IN is $143,600, with average annual property taxes of $765, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Wabash County compare to other areas?

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