salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all 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 $18,800 a year. That is $9 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Indiana cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Indiana. It is number 1 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tell City?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tell City
| Size | Tell City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $503 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $894 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,135 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,794 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tell City overall?
Everyday prices in Indiana overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Tell City, so the Indiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tell City
Life in Tell City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tell City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $494 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $139,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,900 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tell City, IN?
Renting in Tell City costs a median of about $470 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.
How much do I need to make to live in Tell City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $18,800 a year, or $9 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tell City cheap or expensive?
Tell City is rated Cheap: rent takes 9.9% of the typical household income of $57,105. It ranks 1st cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tell City?
The median homeowner in Tell City pays $1,140 a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.
Is Tell City 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 Tell City?
The median home value in Tell City is $139,000, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
7,505 people live in Tell City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.