salaryRent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. It is a highly educated city: 62.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,480 a year. That is $42 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 131 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Whitestown?
Share of households by yearly income. 49.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Whitestown
| Size | Whitestown | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,819 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,017 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,389 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,022 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Whitestown 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 Whitestown, so the Indiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Whitestown
Life in Whitestown
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Whitestown?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $430 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $373,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,350 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Whitestown, IN?
Renting in Whitestown costs a median of about $2,162 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.
How much do I need to make to live in Whitestown?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,480 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Whitestown cheap or expensive?
Whitestown is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $133,349. It ranks 131st cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Whitestown?
The median homeowner in Whitestown pays $3,512 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.
Is Whitestown 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 Whitestown?
The median home value in Whitestown is $373,500, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
12,466 people live in Whitestown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.