Cost of Living in Fayette County, IN

Modeled annual cost: $39,393.

Median family income: $68,957.

Affordability Snapshot

IN County Median

$42,456

State Rank

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

Median Income

$68,957

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Fayette County, IN.

$12,544 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$39,393

Per year

  • Transport:$12,544
  • Housing:$7,632
  • Taxes:$6,995
  • Healthcare:$5,179
  • Food:$3,565
  • Other Costs:$3,477
  • Childcare:$0

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

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Cost of Living in Fayette County, IN (2026)