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Cost of Living in Indiana

2026 Census HTOPS data on expenses, housing, employment, and more in Indiana (IN).

82.67%
Expense Difficulty
2.19%
Behind on Rent
6.55%
Uninsured
58.37%
Employed
21.67%
AI Usage
$925
Median Rent
44.1%
Cost-Burdened Renters
3.3%
Unemployment Rate

Indiana vs. National Average

Expense Difficulty2.3 pts worse
IN: 82.67%
US: 80.39%
Rent Behind6.4 pts better
IN: 2.19%
US: 8.6%
Uninsured1.1 pts better
IN: 6.55%
US: 7.67%
Employed1.5 pts better
IN: 58.37%
US: 56.85%
AI Usage2.8 pts worse
IN: 21.67%
US: 24.45%

Cost of Living Overview

About This Data

Census HTOPS data is reported at the Census Division level. Metrics for Indiana reflect the East North Central division. Supplemental rent and unemployment data come from the American Community Survey (via FRED) and Bureau of Labor Statistics respectively.