New Castle, IN Cost of Living


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New Castle cost of living score
72.8
Less expensive
27.2% lower
than the US average
13.0% lower
than the Indiana average
New Castle, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.2% lower than the U.S. average and 13.0% higher than the average for Indiana.

New Castle, IN

Housing costs in New Castle?
A typical home costs $132,400, which is 60.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 40.3% less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in New Castle costs $720 per month, which is 49.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 36.1% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford New Castle?
To live comfortably in New Castle, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $25,200 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about New Castle?
New Castle, IN offers an affordable cost of living in comparison to the national average. The cost of housing is low with median home prices at $87,500 and median monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment at $695. Utility costs are also relatively affordable as the average monthly energy bill is only $105. Grocery prices are slightly above the national average but remain very reasonable, while transportation costs are also generally lower than average. In addition, locals enjoy no sales tax or income tax on their wages, further helping them keep their cost of living low.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNew CastleIndianaUnited States
  72.883.7100.0
  90.892.9100
  95.494.4100.0
  24.563.8100.0
  $132,400$221,600$338,100
  93.6%97.2%100.0%
  74.585.4100.0
  81.5102.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Hello, I would like to know more about New Castle current and future economic and crime condition. Several forums indicate that this city is ghost town with minimal  More

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Over 12 years ago

I will always call New Castle.. Home. I do have such wonderful memories there. When I moved there because my Dad's job had relocated, it was not only his home town but  More

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I grew up in New Castle and am sad to say I will never go back. New Castle has no jobs and is close to ghost town. The town is one big courthouse,prison or work release  More

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