Cost of Living in Elkhart County, IN

Modeled annual cost: $44,836.

Median family income: $81,948.

Affordability Snapshot

IN County Median

$42,456

State Rank

18thMost expensive counties in IN out of 92See Indiana county rankings

Median Income

$81,948

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Elkhart County, IN.

$13,108 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$44,836

Per year

  • Transport:$13,108
  • Housing:$10,236
  • Taxes:$8,243
  • Healthcare:$5,005
  • Other Costs:$4,378
  • Food:$3,865
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Indiana

1Fayette County, IN
$39,393
2Grant County, IN
$39,443
3Jefferson County, IN
$39,506
4Blackford County, IN
$40,109
5Knox County, IN
$40,170

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