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Is Dunlap, IN expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,40620% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$93,872about $7,823/month · 8% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$222,20033% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.4 minutes. Most homes (95.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,240 a year. That is $27 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 88 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Dunlap
$1,406
Gas City
$996
Rushville
$806
Rochester
$959
Cumberland
$1,280
Huntingburg
$1,043
Mount Vernon
$875

How much do households earn in Dunlap?

Under $25k
7.4%
$25k–50k
21.1%
$50k–100k
36.2%
$100k–150k
17.1%
$150k+
14.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 31.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Dunlap 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 Dunlap, so the Indiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Dunlap

🏛️ Property tax$2,008a year · 0.90% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$177a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Dunlap

Commute to work18.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree23.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home95.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dunlap?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $136 a month less.

Renting
$1,406
Owning
$1,542

Owning assumes a typical $222,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,220 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Dunlap, IN?

Renting in Dunlap costs a median of about $1,406 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,240 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Dunlap cheap or expensive?

Dunlap is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.0% of the typical household income of $93,872. It ranks 88th cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Dunlap?

The median homeowner in Dunlap pays $2,008 a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.

Is Dunlap 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 Dunlap?

The median home value in Dunlap is $222,200, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

6,109 people live in Dunlap. Numbers are typical (middle) values.