Cost of Living in Cumberland, IN

Population 6,154 · Indiana · Data vintage 2023

78
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Cumberland a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $241,000.

Cumberland sits roughly 11 miles east of Indianapolis city (balance) — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 17% higher than Indianapolis city (balance)'s $207,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 79
Rent 75

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Cumberland

The median home value in Cumberland is $241,200 — 21% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $990/month, 25% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $84,167/year is 13% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. Indiana's top state income tax rate is 3.0% and the combined sales tax is 7.0%. Overall, Cumberland has a cost of living index of 78 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 22% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$241,200
21% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$210,558
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$990/mo
25% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.3x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.8%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$731
1 BR
$783
2 BR
$985
3 BR
$1,286
4 BR
$1,456
Owner-occupied 75.7%
Renter-occupied 24.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$990
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,604/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
25.8 min
4% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
85.1%
Carpooled
4.6%
Walked
1.0%
Work from home
9.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 3.0%
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 7.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 0.8%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$84,167
13% above avg
Per Capita Income
$46,458
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
9% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Labor Force Participation
73.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.2%
Graduate degree 12.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.3
Male median age 37.9
Female median age 39.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cumberland, IN?

Cumberland has a cost index of 78 (100 = national average). It is 22% below the national average.

What is average rent in Cumberland, IN?

The median gross rent in Cumberland is $990 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cumberland?

The median home value in Cumberland is $241,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Cumberland?

The median household income in Cumberland is $84,167 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cumberland, IN?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cumberland is 7.0%. The Indiana state income tax top rate is 3.0%.

Is Cumberland, IN affordable?

Yes, Cumberland is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 78 — about 22% below the US national average of 100.

Cumberland at a Glance

Population
6,154
Median Income
$84,167
Home Value
$241,200
Median Rent
$990/mo
Unemployment
4.4%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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