The Most Affordable Cities in Indiana (2026)

Ranked by cost index: the average of renting, buying, goods, and services compared to the national average (100). All data from Census ACS 2024 and BEA Regional Price Parities 2023.

1

Fort Wayne

71.5

Rent: $1,051/mo · Homes: $219,900 · Income: $61,436

3% flat · Sales tax: 7.0%

2

Indianapolis

82.3

Rent: $1,219/mo · Homes: $241,500 · Income: $66,900

3% flat · Sales tax: 7.0%

Sources: Rent and home prices from Census ACS 2024. Goods and services from BEA Regional Price Parities 2023. Tax rates from Tax Foundation.