Zip 47579 (Santa Claus, IN) Cost of Living


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United States / Indiana / No Metro Area / Spencer County / Santa Claus / Santa Claus (zip 47579)

Santa Claus cost of living score
78
Less expensive
22.0% lower
than the US average
6.8% lower
than the Indiana average
Santa Claus (zip 47579), Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.0% lower than the U.S. average and 6.8% higher than the average for Indiana.

Zip 47579 (Santa Claus, IN)

Housing costs in Santa Claus?
A typical home costs $257,500, which is 23.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.2% more expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Santa Claus costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.7% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Santa Claus?
To live comfortably in Santa Claus (zip 47579), Indiana, a minimum annual income of $49,320 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Santa Claus?
The cost of living in 47579 Santa Claus, IN is very affordable. The median home income is $51,639 and the median home price is just $110,800. This gives residents a great opportunity to build equity in their homes while keeping monthly payments low. With a lower cost of living, residents can enjoy more disposable income for recreation or even to purchase additional real estate as an investment. Additionally, local businesses provide goods and services at competitive prices, allowing residents to stretch their incomes further than in other areas.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSanta ClausIndianaUnited States
  78.083.7100.0
  94.892.9100
  86.094.4100.0
  71.063.8100.0
  $257,500$221,600$338,100
  102.2%97.2%100.0%
  80.185.4100.0
  68.0102.0100.0

   100=National Average

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