Cost of Living in Indiana
Cost of Living in Indiana | Compared to National Average |
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Housing (Buy and Rent) | 20% lower |
Utilities (Monthly) | 4% higher |
Food | 4% lower |
Healthcare | 1% lower |
Transportation | 4% lower |
Goods & Services | 6% lower |
The cost of living in Indiana is 9% lower than the national average. Housing is 20% lower than the national average, while utilities are 4% higher. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 6% lower than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 6% lower.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 1% lower in Indiana compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 6% lower.
The Cost of Living in Indiana Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
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Bloomington, IN | 9% higher | 0% |
Lafayette, IN | 7% higher | 2% lower |
Indianapolis, IN | 2% higher | 7% lower |
Muncie, IN | 1% lower | 10% lower |
Warsaw, IN | 1% lower | 10% lower |
Winona Lake, IN | 1% lower | 10% lower |
Elkhart, IN | 3% lower | 11% lower |
Martinsville, IN | 5% lower | 13% lower |
South Bend, IN | 5% lower | 13% lower |
Kokomo, IN | 5% lower | 14% lower |
Richmond, IN | 9% lower | 17% lower |