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Is South Haven, IN expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,43418% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$81,969about $6,831/month · 6% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$178,20046% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 62% 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 $57,360 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 91 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

South Haven
$1,434
Batesville
$937
Scottsburg
$1,063
Lakes of the Four Seasons
$1,867
North Vernon
$1,037
Tell City
$470
Notre Dame
$1,461

How much do households earn in South Haven?

Under $25k
11.0%
$25k–50k
26.6%
$50k–100k
40.9%
$100k–150k
15.8%
$150k+
3.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in South Haven

SizeSouth HavenU.S. average
1 bedroom$843$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,450$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,491$1,698

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

How expensive is South Haven 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 South Haven, so the Indiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in South Haven

🏛️ Property tax$1,164a year · 0.65% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$195a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in South Haven

Commute to work24.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree13%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Haven?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $198 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,434
Owning
$1,236

Owning assumes a typical $178,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,820 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in South Haven, IN?

Renting in South Haven costs a median of about $1,434 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.

How much do I need to make to live in South Haven?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,360 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is South Haven cheap or expensive?

South Haven is rated OK: rent takes 21.0% of the typical household income of $81,969. It ranks 91st cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in South Haven?

The median homeowner in South Haven pays $1,164 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.

Is South Haven 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 South Haven?

The median home value in South Haven is $178,200, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.

7,241 people live in South Haven. Numbers are typical (middle) values.