Anderson, IN Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Anderson, Indiana?
$1,800 / month
for a family, 66.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $21,600 for the year for a family.
$2,333 / month
for a single person, 51.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,000 for the year for a single person.

Anderson cost of living score
78.9
Less expensive
21.1% lower
than the US average
5.7% lower
than the Indiana average
Anderson, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 78.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.1% lower than the U.S. average and 5.7% higher than the average for Indiana.

Anderson, IN

Housing costs in Anderson?
A typical home costs $113,600, which is 66.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.7% less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Anderson costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.7% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Anderson?
To live comfortably in Anderson, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $21,600 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Anderson?
Anderson, IN has an overall cost of living that is slightly higher than the U.S national average due largely in part to its high real estate values and tax rates. However, utility costs tend to be quite reasonable and housing prices can vary depending on one's location with certain areas offering more affordable options for those looking for a place to live.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesAndersonIndianaUnited States
    Unlock83.7100.0
  90.9  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$221,600$338,100
  91.8  Unlock100.0
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  91.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 7 years ago

Seems to check all the boxes for retirement. Housing appears to be affordable and is close to a large city  More

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This city has had it's problems, as many of the Whiners & Moaners making comments here have written. So What! There are probably a thousand cities in the USA today with  More

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Over 14 years ago

Anderson lost thousands of jobs from the auto industry which resulted in many vacant houses. Combine that with the housing bubble popping and the result is very  More

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