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Is New Whiteland, IN expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6208% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$96,977about $8,081/month · 11% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$211,80036% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (83.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,800 a year. That is $31 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 108 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

New Whiteland
$1,620
Hartford City
$1,399
Rensselaer
$1,174
Bright
$961
Cicero
$815
Monticello
$1,207
Rushville
$806

How much do households earn in New Whiteland?

Under $25k
8.8%
$25k–50k
18.2%
$50k–100k
54.6%
$100k–150k
13.6%
$150k+
5.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is New Whiteland 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 New Whiteland, so the Indiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in New Whiteland

🏛️ Property tax$1,574a year · 0.74% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$162a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in New Whiteland

Commute to work24.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home83.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment0%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in New Whiteland?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $150 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,620
Owning
$1,470

Owning assumes a typical $211,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,180 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in New Whiteland, IN?

Renting in New Whiteland costs a median of about $1,620 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.

How much do I need to make to live in New Whiteland?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,800 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is New Whiteland cheap or expensive?

New Whiteland is rated OK: rent takes 20.0% of the typical household income of $96,977. It ranks 108th cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in New Whiteland?

The median homeowner in New Whiteland pays $1,574 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.

Is New Whiteland 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 New Whiteland?

The median home value in New Whiteland is $211,800, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.

5,704 people live in New Whiteland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.