Cost of Living in Brazil, IN
Population 8,064 · Indiana · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Brazil a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $106,000.
Brazil is about 55 miles west of Indianapolis city (balance), the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 49% lower than Indianapolis city (balance)'s $207,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Brazil
The median home value in Brazil is $105,900 — 65% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $824/month, 37% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $49,331/year is 34% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Indiana's top state income tax rate is 3.0% and the combined sales tax is 7.0%. The climate averages highs of 64.2°F and lows of 43.4°F. Overall, Brazil has a cost of living index of 46 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 54% less expensive.
Brazil has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 38 | 42 | 53 | 65 | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | 80 | 68 | 53 | 42 |
| Low °F | 21 | 23 | 33 | 43 | 54 | 63 | 65 | 63 | 54 | 43 | 34 | 26 |
| Precip" | 2.64 | 2.03 | 2.97 | 4.74 | 4.68 | 4.67 | 4.40 | 2.99 | 3.20 | 3.48 | 3.43 | 2.56 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Brazil, IN?
Brazil has a cost index of 46 (100 = national average). It is 54% below the national average.
What is average rent in Brazil, IN?
The median gross rent in Brazil is $824 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Brazil?
The median home value in Brazil is $105,900 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Brazil?
The median household income in Brazil is $49,331 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Brazil, IN?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Brazil is 7.0%. The Indiana state income tax top rate is 3.0%.
Is Brazil, IN affordable?
Yes, Brazil is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 46 — about 54% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Brazil?
Brazil has average high temperatures of 64.2°F and average lows of 43.4°F. Annual precipitation is 41.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Brazil at a Glance
- Population
- 8,064
- Median Income
- $49,331
- Home Value
- $105,900
- Median Rent
- $824/mo
- Unemployment
- 5.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 64.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.0%
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