salaryRent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (78.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,480 a year. That is $36 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 122 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Highland?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Highland
| Size | Highland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,004 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,261 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,449 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,325 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,467 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Highland 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 Highland, so the Indiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Highland
Life in Highland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Highland?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $243 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $233,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,330 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Highland, IN?
Renting in Highland costs a median of about $1,862 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.
How much do I need to make to live in Highland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,480 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Highland cheap or expensive?
Highland is rated OK: rent takes 26.5% of the typical household income of $84,190. It ranks 122nd cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Highland?
The median homeowner in Highland pays $2,047 a year in property taxes, about 0.88% of the median home value.
Is Highland 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 Highland?
The median home value in Highland is $233,300, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
23,680 people live in Highland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.