Cost of Living in Greensburg, IN

Population 11,585 · Indiana · Data vintage 2023

61
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Greensburg sits on the smaller end of the Indiana city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 2.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Greensburg is about 45 miles southeast 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 13% lower than Indianapolis city (balance)'s $207,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 59
Rent 62

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

About the Cost of Living in Greensburg

The median home value in Greensburg is $181,000 — 41% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $820/month, 38% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $63,235/year is 15% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, 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, Greensburg has a cost of living index of 61 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$181,000
41% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$254,777
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$820/mo
38% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.4x
Favors buying
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 61.9%
Renter-occupied 38.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$820
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,434/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
17.8 min
34% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.2%
Carpooled
9.4%
Walked
2.0%
Work from home
9.1%

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
$63,235
15% below avg
Per Capita Income
$32,255
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
40% below avg
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.3%
Graduate degree 5.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.1
Male median age 35.8
Female median age 41.7

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
14.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
7
Public schools
4,080
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Greensburg, IN?

Greensburg has a cost index of 61 (100 = national average). It is 39% below the national average.

What is average rent in Greensburg, IN?

The median gross rent in Greensburg is $820 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Greensburg?

The median home value in Greensburg is $181,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Greensburg?

The median household income in Greensburg is $63,235 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Greensburg, IN?

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

Is Greensburg, IN affordable?

Yes, Greensburg is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 61 — about 39% below the US national average of 100.

Greensburg at a Glance

Population
11,585
Median Income
$63,235
Home Value
$181,000
Median Rent
$820/mo
Unemployment
2.9%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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