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Is Connersville, IN expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$93847% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$52,689about $4,391/month · 39% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$106,30068% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,520 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 19 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Connersville
$938
Lake Station
$1,093
Auburn
$957
Whitestown
$2,162
Bedford
$951
Washington
$929
Speedway
$1,441

How much do households earn in Connersville?

Under $25k
28.1%
$25k–50k
29.9%
$50k–100k
28.1%
$100k–150k
6.9%
$150k+
2.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 9.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Connersville

SizeConnersvilleU.S. average
Studio$857$1,338
1 bedroom$762$1,324
2 bedrooms$913$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,044$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Connersville overall?

Everyday prices in Indiana overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.3, U.S. = 100).

Housing
74
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
86
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Connersville, so the Indiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Connersville

🏛️ Property tax$906a year · 0.85% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$140a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Connersville

Commute to work25.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree15%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line23.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Connersville?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $200 a month less than renting.

Renting
$938
Owning
$738

Owning assumes a typical $106,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,630 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Connersville, IN?

Renting in Connersville costs a median of about $938 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.

How much do I need to make to live in Connersville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,520 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Connersville cheap or expensive?

Connersville is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $52,689. It ranks 19th cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Connersville?

The median homeowner in Connersville pays $906 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.

Is Connersville 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 Connersville?

The median home value in Connersville is $106,300, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.

13,109 people live in Connersville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.