Tell City, IN Cost of Living


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United States / Indiana / No Metro Area / Perry County / Tell City / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Tell City, Indiana?
$2,460 / month
for a family, 54.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $29,520 for the year for a family.
$2,133 / month
for a single person, 55.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,600 for the year for a single person.

Tell City cost of living score
73.6
Less expensive
26.4% lower
than the US average
12.1% lower
than the Indiana average
Tell City, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.4% lower than the U.S. average and 12.1% higher than the average for Indiana.

Tell City, IN

Housing costs in Tell City?
A typical home costs $153,600, which is 54.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.7% less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Tell City costs $830 per month, which is 42.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.1% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Tell City?
To live comfortably in Tell City, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $29,520 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Tell City?
The cost of living in Tell City, IN is relatively low compared to the rest of the United States. According to Sperling’s Best Places, Tell City has a Cost of Living Index of 79.4 which is lower than the national average of 100. This means that overall, housing, groceries, health care, utilities and transportation costs are lower than they would be in other parts of the country. The median home cost in Tell City is $92,400 which is also lower than the national median home value of $229,700 providing plenty of affordability for those looking to purchase a home here. In addition, sales and property tax rates are both lower than the national average which helps keep overall living costs down.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesTell CityIndianaUnited States
    Unlock83.7100.0
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    Unlock$221,600$338,100
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  72.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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I just got back from visiting Tell City for pre-retirement reasons and also looking for senior housing apts. and I was not dissappointed at all...great small town..very  More

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