Carthage, IN Cost of Living


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United States / Indiana / No Metro Area / Rush County / Carthage / Zip Codes

Carthage cost of living score
75.6
Less expensive
24.4% lower
than the US average
9.7% lower
than the Indiana average
Carthage, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.4% lower than the U.S. average and 9.7% higher than the average for Indiana.

Carthage, IN

Housing costs in Carthage?
A typical home costs $180,500, which is 46.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.5% less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carthage costs $940 per month, which is 34.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.3% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Carthage?
To live comfortably in Carthage, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $34,560 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carthage?
Carthage, IN is an attractive place to live, with a very reasonable cost of living. Despite being the largest city in Hancock County, Carthage features affordable housing prices and low utility costs. According to Best Places, the estimated median home value in Carthage is around $85,500, which is much lower than the state and national averages. With groceries and healthcare costs also coming in below average, Carthage offers a great balance between quality of life and affordability.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCarthageIndianaUnited States
  75.683.7100.0
  92.392.9100
  93.894.4100.0
  47.263.8100.0
  $180,500$221,600$338,100
  98.4%97.2%100.0%
  77.485.4100.0
  72.4102.0100.0

   100=National Average

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