State guide
Cost of living in Indiana
2 Indiana cities in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 3.0% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 7.0%.
Cities covered
2
Median rent
$1,293/mo
Median est. cost
$3,742/mo
State income tax
≈3.0%
Standouts in Indiana
Cheapest
Fort Wayne, IN
$3,570/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Fort Wayne, IN
Fit 80
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Fort Wayne, IN
Safety 78
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Fort Wayne, IN
Jobs 86
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Indianapolis, IN
197 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
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