salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 15.9 minutes. Most households rent (55%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $29,400 a year. That is $14 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 5 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Indiana?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Indiana
| Size | Indiana | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $808 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $743 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $932 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,274 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,108 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Indiana overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Indiana, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Indiana
Life in Indiana
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Indiana?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $206 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $135,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,560 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Indiana, PA?
Renting in Indiana costs a median of about $735 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Indiana?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $29,400 a year, or $14 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Indiana cheap or expensive?
Indiana is rated OK: rent takes 20.0% of the typical household income of $44,064. It ranks 5th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Indiana?
The median homeowner in Indiana pays $2,820 a year in property taxes, about 2.08% of the median home value.
Is Indiana more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Indiana?
The median home value in Indiana is $135,600, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
14,212 people live in Indiana. Numbers are typical (middle) values.