Bedford, IN Cost of Living


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Bedford cost of living score
75.6
Less expensive
24.4% lower
than the US average
9.7% lower
than the Indiana average
Bedford, 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.

Bedford, IN

Housing costs in Bedford?
A typical home costs $165,300, which is 51.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 25.4% less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bedford costs $1,270 per month, which is 11.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.8% more than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Bedford?
To live comfortably in Bedford, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $31,680 for a family, and $38,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bedford?
Bedford, IN is known for its affordable cost of living. The median home price in Bedford is $103,400, significantly lower than the national average of $231,200. Additionally, the cost of living index in Bedford is 82.6 which is lower than the national average of 100. This means that goods and services are 17.4% cheaper compared to the country’s average costs. Renting a two-bedroom apartment also remains relatively inexpensive with an average rent of $614 per month compared to Indiana’s average rental rate of $851. These factors make Bedford an attractive option for those looking to live somewhere with a low cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBedfordIndianaUnited States
  75.683.7100.0
  93.192.9100
  98.594.4100.0
  42.963.8100.0
  $165,300$221,600$338,100
  98.9%97.2%100.0%
  67.685.4100.0
  75.0102.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

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Bedford is a small, close knit, mostly religious community. Pro's: Everyone is very friendly; crime is very low - you don't need to lock your doors at night; lush,  More

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Over 17 years ago

Bedford is a quiet rural close knit community. This is great if you are looking for a laid back country  More

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