salaryRent is lower than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 33.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,440 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Indiana cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Indiana. It is number 26 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brazil?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brazil
| Size | Brazil | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $592 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $978 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,087 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brazil overall?
Everyday prices in Indiana overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Brazil, so the Indiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brazil
Life in Brazil
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brazil?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $171 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $113,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,390 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brazil, IN?
Renting in Brazil costs a median of about $961 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.
How much do I need to make to live in Brazil?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,440 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brazil cheap or expensive?
Brazil is rated OK: rent takes 20.5% of the typical household income of $56,141. It ranks 26th cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brazil?
The median homeowner in Brazil pays $634 a year in property taxes, about 0.56% of the median home value.
Is Brazil more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Indiana are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Brazil?
The median home value in Brazil is $113,900, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.
7,831 people live in Brazil. Numbers are typical (middle) values.