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Is Whiteland, IN expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8375% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$104,554about $8,713/month · 20% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$232,10030% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (94%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,480 a year. That is $35 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 120 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Whiteland
$1,837
Lawrenceburg
$848
Alexandria
$905
Porter
$1,135
Linton
$898
Winona Lake
$1,886
Westville
$1,127

How much do households earn in Whiteland?

Under $25k
10.3%
$25k–50k
18.9%
$50k–100k
30.5%
$100k–150k
35.9%
$150k+
4.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 40.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Whiteland

🏛️ Property tax$1,614a year · 0.70% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$141a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Whiteland

Commute to work28.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home94%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Whiteland?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $227 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,837
Owning
$1,610

Owning assumes a typical $232,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,210 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Whiteland, IN?

Renting in Whiteland costs a median of about $1,837 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,480 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Whiteland cheap or expensive?

Whiteland is rated OK: rent takes 21.1% of the typical household income of $104,554. It ranks 120th cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Whiteland?

The median homeowner in Whiteland pays $1,614 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.

Is 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 Whiteland?

The median home value in Whiteland is $232,100, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.

5,173 people live in Whiteland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.