Elkhart, IN Cost of Living


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Elkhart cost of living score
82.6
Less expensive
17.4% lower
than the US average
1.3% lower
than the Indiana average
Elkhart, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.4% lower than the U.S. average and 1.3% higher than the average for Indiana.

Elkhart, IN

Housing costs in Elkhart?
A typical home costs $183,200, which is 45.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.3% less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Elkhart costs $980 per month, which is 31.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $980.

Can I afford Elkhart?
To live comfortably in Elkhart, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $35,280 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Elkhart?
Elkhart, IN has an overall below average cost of living thanks largely in part to its comparatively low housing prices and taxes as well as relatively inexpensive utility costs which make it an attractive option for anyone looking for value without having to sacrifice modern day amenities or recreational activities located nearby either.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesElkhartIndianaUnited States
  82.683.7100.0
  91.892.9100
  93.494.4100.0
  58.263.8100.0
  $183,200$221,600$338,100
  92.7%97.2%100.0%
  77.485.4100.0
  89.2102.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

I grew up in Elkhart and it's not the greatest city. My car had been broken into numerous times while living in northern Indiana (South Bend as well). I attribute to  More

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Over 12 years ago

I moved away from Elkhart and returned 20 years later. During my time away I lived in many locations around the west coast - but mostly in Arizona. The last couple of  More

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Over 12 years ago

I left Elkhart 20 years ago, lived mainly in Arizona and returned recently. I have been pleasantly surprised at the wonderful people I've met here. I've made more  More

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