Porter County, IN Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Porter, Indiana?
$4,560 / month
for a family, 15.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $54,720 for the year for a family.
$2,733 / month
for a single person, 42.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,800 for the year for a single person.

Porter cost of living score
100.1
More expensive
0.1% higher
than the US average
19.6% higher
than the Indiana average
Porter Indi County, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 100.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.1% higher than the U.S. average and 19.6% higher than the average for Indiana.

Porter County, IN

Housing costs in Porter?
A typical home costs $285,200, which is 15.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.7% more expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Porter costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.0% more than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Porter?
To live comfortably in Porter Indi County, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $54,720 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Porter?
Porter, IN County has a cost of living index of 100.1, which is slightly higher than the US average of 100. This means that goods and services in the area are slightly more expensive than the national average. However, this is offset by the fact that median house values in Porter County are significantly lower than the US average at $285,200 compared to $338,100. As such, residents of Porter County can enjoy a high quality of life without having to break the bank.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPorterIndianaUnited States
  100.183.7100.0
  96.692.9100
  90.594.4100.0
  89.663.8100.0
  $285,200$221,600$338,100
  98.597.2100
  119.585.4100.0
  104.3102.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Moved here because of the progressive atmosphere and quality of downtown Valparaiso living. Organized community groups are active and caring. Local government works well  More

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