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Is Ross, IN expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,41419% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$58,846about $4,904/month · 32% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$119,10064% 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.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,560 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 89 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Ross
$1,414
$1,219
$1,312
$739

How much do households earn in Ross?

Under $25k
18.8%
$25k–50k
29.9%
$50k–100k
39.0%
$100k–150k
6.4%
$150k+
1.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 8.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Ross

SizeRossU.S. average
Studio$868$1,338
1 bedroom$845$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,220$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,437$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,507$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Ross

🏛️ Property tax$1,036a year · 0.87% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$183a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Ross

Commute to work27.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree16%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line18.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ross?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $588 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,414
Owning
$826

Owning assumes a typical $119,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,910 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Ross, IN?

Renting in Ross costs a median of about $1,414 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,560 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Ross cheap or expensive?

Ross is rated OK: rent takes 28.8% of the typical household income of $58,846. It ranks 89th cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Ross?

The median homeowner in Ross pays $1,036 a year in property taxes, about 0.87% of the median home value.

Is Ross 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 Ross?

The median home value in Ross is $119,100, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.

6,751 people live in Ross. Numbers are typical (middle) values.