salaryRent is lower than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (75.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,680 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Indiana cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Indiana. It is number 111 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brownsburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 36.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brownsburg
| Size | Brownsburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,545 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,439 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,543 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,017 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,001 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brownsburg 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 Brownsburg, so the Indiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brownsburg
Life in Brownsburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brownsburg?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $505 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $309,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,940 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brownsburg, IN?
Renting in Brownsburg costs a median of about $1,642 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.
How much do I need to make to live in Brownsburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,680 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brownsburg cheap or expensive?
Brownsburg is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.9% of the typical household income of $110,260. It ranks 111th cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brownsburg?
The median homeowner in Brownsburg pays $2,465 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.
Is Brownsburg 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 Brownsburg?
The median home value in Brownsburg is $309,400, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
31,215 people live in Brownsburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.