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Is Jeffersonville, IN expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,44418% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$76,498about $6,375/month · 12% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$216,80035% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 61% of 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 $57,760 a year. That is $28 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 93 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Jeffersonville
$1,444
$1,272
$1,296
$1,825
$1,242
$1,936
$1,040

How much do households earn in Jeffersonville?

Under $25k
11.2%
$25k–50k
25.7%
$50k–100k
39.3%
$100k–150k
13.3%
$150k+
5.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Jeffersonville

SizeJeffersonvilleU.S. average
Studio$1,120$1,338
1 bedroom$1,004$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,263$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,498$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,533$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Jeffersonville

🏛️ Property tax$1,839a year · 0.85% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$154a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Jeffersonville

Commute to work20 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree28.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jeffersonville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $60 a month less.

Renting
$1,444
Owning
$1,504

Owning assumes a typical $216,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,680 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Jeffersonville, IN?

Renting in Jeffersonville costs a median of about $1,444 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,760 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Jeffersonville cheap or expensive?

Jeffersonville is rated OK: rent takes 22.7% of the typical household income of $76,498. It ranks 93rd cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Jeffersonville?

The median homeowner in Jeffersonville pays $1,839 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.

Is Jeffersonville 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 Jeffersonville?

The median home value in Jeffersonville is $216,800, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

51,043 people live in Jeffersonville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.