Cost of Living in Jeffersonville, IN
Population 50,176 · Indiana · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Buyers in Jeffersonville can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $209,000 against $70,157 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country.
Located 12 miles north of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Jeffersonville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)'s $222,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Jeffersonville
The median home value in Jeffersonville is $208,500 — 32% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,090/month, 17% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $70,157/year is 6% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, 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, Jeffersonville has a cost of living index of 74 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 26% less expensive.
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🛒 Food & Groceries
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Jeffersonville, IN?
Jeffersonville has a cost index of 74 (100 = national average). It is 26% below the national average.
What is average rent in Jeffersonville, IN?
The median gross rent in Jeffersonville is $1,090 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Jeffersonville?
The median home value in Jeffersonville is $208,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Jeffersonville?
The median household income in Jeffersonville is $70,157 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Jeffersonville, IN?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Jeffersonville is 7.0%. The Indiana state income tax top rate is 3.0%.
Is Jeffersonville, IN affordable?
Yes, Jeffersonville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 74 — about 26% below the US national average of 100.
Jeffersonville at a Glance
- Population
- 50,176
- Median Income
- $70,157
- Home Value
- $208,500
- Median Rent
- $1,090/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.7%
- Sales Tax
- 7.0%
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