Cost of Living in Whiteland, IN

Population 4,369 · Indiana · Data vintage 2023

74
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Whiteland stay well under national norms: a median home value of $189,000 against median household incomes of $88,411 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Indiana. An unemployment rate of 2.4% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 15 miles south of Indianapolis city (balance), Whiteland falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 9% lower than Indianapolis city (balance)'s $207,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 62
Rent 91

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

About the Cost of Living in Whiteland

The median home value in Whiteland is $189,200 — 38% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,192/month, 9% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $88,411/year is 19% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.4%, 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, Whiteland has a cost of living index of 74 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 26% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$189,200
38% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$344,876
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,192/mo
9% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.2x
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 92.2%
Renter-occupied 7.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,192
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,806/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
29.6 min
10% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
87.0%
Carpooled
5.3%
Work from home
7.7%

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
$88,411
19% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,714
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
51% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.8%
Graduate degree 8.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.5
Male median age 47
Female median age 46.3

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
8
Public schools
6,979
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Whiteland, IN?

Whiteland has a cost index of 74 (100 = national average). It is 26% below the national average.

What is average rent in Whiteland, IN?

The median gross rent in Whiteland is $1,192 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Whiteland?

The median home value in Whiteland is $189,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Whiteland?

The median household income in Whiteland is $88,411 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Whiteland, IN?

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

Is Whiteland, IN affordable?

Yes, Whiteland is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 74 — about 26% below the US national average of 100.

Whiteland at a Glance

Population
4,369
Median Income
$88,411
Home Value
$189,200
Median Rent
$1,192/mo
Unemployment
2.4%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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