Peru, IN Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Peru, 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.
$2,267 / month
for a single person, 52.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $27,200 for the year for a single person.

Peru cost of living score
71.4
Less expensive
28.6% lower
than the US average
14.7% lower
than the Indiana average
Peru, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.6% lower than the U.S. average and 14.7% higher than the average for Indiana.

Peru, IN

Housing costs in Peru?
A typical home costs $113,500, which is 66.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 48.8% less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Peru 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 Peru?
To live comfortably in Peru, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $21,600 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Peru?
The cost of living in Peru, IN is quite affordable compared to other cities. According to a survey conducted by Sperling's Best Places, the overall cost of living index stated that the city has a score of 77.9, which is lower than the U.S average score of 100. This means that groceries, health care, housing and transportation costs are all relatively cheaper in Peru than many other cities. Grocery costs are particularly low in Peru with an index score of 86.6, while housing expenses come in at 80.3 on the index. Transportation costs are also quite low with an index score of 85, making it easy and economical for residents to get around the city.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPeruIndianaUnited States
    Unlock83.7100.0
  90.7  Unlock100.0
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  28.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$221,600$338,100
  98.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock85.4100.0
  75.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Snowy cold weather like the north with inbred hillbillies like the south. This town is truly the worst of both worlds. Dumb, uneducated white trash is the norm, not the  More

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It's a small northern Indiana town. That's pretty much all you can say. I can't speak for the city schools, but my experience at Maconaquah was good, especially after  More

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Over 7 years ago

PERU IS A GREAT PLACE...NOT SO GREAT THO IF YOU ARE YOUNG AND LOOKING FOR A HIGH PAYING JOB...WE ARE ALMOST RETIRED...ITS A LAYED BACK TOWN...WITH ONE DYING EXPENSIVE  More

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