2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 838 cities in Indiana.
Average median home value across Indiana cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Indiana.
COL index 92.2 vs. national average of 100. Your dollar goes further here.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Indiana.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crows Nest | 230.3 | Very Expensive | $2,000,001 | N/A |
| 2 | North Crows Nest | 197.1 | Very Expensive | $1,557,700 | N/A |
| 3 | Williams Creek | 171.1 | Very Expensive | $1,212,100 | N/A |
| 4 | Grandview Lake CDP | 141.2 | Very Expensive | $814,700 | N/A |
| 5 | Harrison Lake CDP | 139.3 | Very Expensive | $788,200 | N/A |
| 6 | Clear Lake | 135.7 | Very Expensive | $741,500 | N/A |
| 7 | Meridian Hills | 127.9 | Very Expensive | $637,800 | N/A |
| 8 | Beverly Shores | 123.7 | Very Expensive | $581,900 | N/A |
| 9 | Zionsville | 120.9 | Very Expensive | $543,800 | N/A |
| 10 | Foxcliff Estates CDP | 115.2 | Expensive | $468,300 | N/A |
| 11 | Carmel | 114.2 | Expensive | $455,500 | N/A |
| 12 | Ogden Dunes | 114.2 | Expensive | $455,400 | N/A |
| 13 | Shorewood Forest CDP | 113.8 | Expensive | $449,400 | N/A |
| 14 | Michiana Shores | 113.7 | Expensive | $448,300 | N/A |
| 15 | Ulen | 112.9 | Expensive | $437,100 | N/A |
| 16 | Snow Lake CDP | 111.9 | Expensive | $425,000 | N/A |
| 17 | Bargersville | 110.5 | Expensive | $405,100 | N/A |
| 18 | Winfield | 110.2 | Expensive | $401,200 | N/A |
| 19 | Hessen Cassel CDP | 109.6 | Moderate | $393,300 | N/A |
| 20 | Westfield | 109.5 | Moderate | $391,900 | N/A |
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States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.
RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources