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Cost of living in Warren County, IN

Part of the Lafayette Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,847/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 8,469 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $824 29%
Federal tax $546 19%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $318 11%
Energy $199 7%
State tax $110 4%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Warren County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$664
per month
1 bedroom
$824
per month
2 bedroom
$928
per month
3 bedroom
$1,300
per month
4 bedroom
$1,475
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Warren County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$74,635
per year
Individual earnings
$43,425
per year
Per capita
$36,746
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Warren County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$160,000
Annual property tax
$824

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Warren 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 Warren County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.9%

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 Warren 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 Warren County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.5 min
Drive alone
76.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
6.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Warren County

What it costs to live in Warren County each month.

Single person
$2,847
per month
  • Rent $824
  • Energy $199
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $546
  • State tax $110
Couple
$4,119
per month
  • Rent $928
  • Energy $239
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $891
  • State tax $190
Family
$6,619
per month
  • Rent $1,300
  • Energy $298
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $891
  • State tax $190

Frequently asked questions about Warren County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Warren County?

In Warren County, IN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $824 per month, a two-bedroom averages $928 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,300 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Warren County?

In Warren County, IN, the average household income is $74,635 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $43,425 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Warren County?

The estimated cost of living in Warren County, IN is approximately $2,847 per month for a single person, $4,119 for a couple, $6,619 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Warren County?

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

Is Warren County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Warren County, IN would need approximately $2,847 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $74,635 per year ($6,220 per month). Warren County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Warren County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Warren County, IN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Warren County?

The average home value in Warren County, IN is $160,000, with average annual property taxes of $824, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Warren County compare to other areas?

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