New Albany, IN Cost of Living


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New Albany cost of living score
89.1
Less expensive
10.9% lower
than the US average
6.5% higher
than the Indiana average
New Albany, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.9% lower than the U.S. average and 6.5% lower than the average for Indiana.

New Albany, IN

Housing costs in New Albany?
A typical home costs $195,900, which is 42.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.6% less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in New Albany costs $1,030 per month, which is 28.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.9% more than the state average of $980.

Can I afford New Albany?
To live comfortably in New Albany, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $37,440 for a family, and $34,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about New Albany?
New Albany, IN offers a favorable cost of living. The median home price in the city is lower than the national average, with most two-bedroom apartments costing between $600 and $1000 per month. The overall cost of living index for New Albany is also lower than the national average. Moreover, residents have access to affordable groceries, healthcare services, and transportation. Additionally, there are no state income taxes in Indiana which helps keep expenses low for residents. All of these factors make New Albany an attractive and affordable place to live in comparison to other cities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNew AlbanyIndianaUnited States
  89.183.7100.0
  9592.9100
  87.994.4100.0
  63.063.8100.0
  $195,900$221,600$338,100
  95.6%97.2%100.0%
  89.585.4100.0
  89.5102.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in New Albany Indiana nearly six years. This town is one of the friendliest I have ever lived in. People are almost always helpful and good. Life  More

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Over 17 years ago

Many 100+ year old homes, not much to do there, close to to the Ohio River, pretty bad for allergy suffers. Schools not good. Excise tax on auto is paid every year and  More

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