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Cost of living in Indiana

Rent, taxes, earnings and more across all 92 Indiana counties.

Avg. 1-bed rent
$836/mo
Avg. household income
$68,681/yr
Avg. home value
$178,101
Avg. monthly cost
$2,812/mo
Cheapest county
Sullivan County
$2,542/mo for a single person
Most expensive county
Hamilton County
$3,475/mo for a single person

Last updated May 21, 2026

Taxes in Indiana

State income, sales and local tax rates.

State income tax
3.05%
Flat rate

Indiana has a flat state income tax rate of 3.05%.

State sales tax
7.00%
Combined sales tax
7.00%
incl. average local of 0.00%

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Rent in Indiana

The average one-bedroom rent across Indiana is $836/mo. Rent varies from $707/mo in DeKalb County to $1,145/mo in Bartholomew County.

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Cheapest places to live in Indiana

Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.

Rankings include rent, utilities, groceries, transport, healthcare and taxes. See our methodology.

Most expensive places to live in Indiana

Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.

Highest earning counties in Indiana

Top 10 by average household income.

All 92 counties in Indiana

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Frequently asked questions about Indiana

Common questions about cost of living, taxes and rent.

What is the cost of living in Indiana?

The average cost of living in Indiana is approximately $2,812 per month for a single person. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare and taxes. Costs range from $2,542/mo in Sullivan County to $3,475/mo in Hamilton County.

What is the average rent in Indiana?

The average one-bedroom rent in Indiana is $836 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data across all 92 counties.

What is the average salary in Indiana?

The average household income in Indiana is $68,681 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Does Indiana have state income tax?

Yes, Indiana has a flat state income tax of 3.05%.

What is the sales tax in Indiana?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Indiana averages 7.00%. The state rate is 7.00% with an average local addition of 0.00%.

What are the cheapest places to live in Indiana?

The cheapest counties to live in Indiana based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Sullivan County ($2,542/mo), 2. LaGrange County ($2,551/mo), 3. Delaware County ($2,570/mo), 4. Grant County ($2,571/mo), 5. Starke County ($2,576/mo).

What are the most expensive places to live in Indiana?

The most expensive counties to live in Indiana based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Hamilton County ($3,475/mo), 2. Boone County ($3,379/mo), 3. Hancock County ($3,281/mo), 4. Hendricks County ($3,263/mo), 5. Bartholomew County ($3,211/mo).

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources.

  • U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year Estimates)
  • HUD Fair Market Rents FY2025
  • Energy Information Administration (EIA)
  • Tax Foundation state and local rates
Methodology All data sources