Marion, IN Cost Of Living
Marion's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Indiana
In America
What is the cost of living in Marion, IN?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Marion has an overall cost of living index of 77 which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Indiana, Marion has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Indiana's index of 86.
The standard of living in Marion ranks as #78 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Indiana. By definition, that implies Marion ranks as the #6,341 most expensive place in the Hoosier State.
Marion Cost Of Living Vs. Indiana
| Living Expense | Marion | Indiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 86 | 100 | |
| Services | 87 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 89 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 46 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 96 | 100 | |
Marion, IN Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Indiana, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
Detailed Marion Services Costs Vs. Indiana
Detailed Marion Groceries Costs Vs. Indiana
Detailed Marion Health Costs Vs. Indiana
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Marion
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Marion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | 268,378 | 84 | 1.1x |
| Carmel, IN | 99,130 | 114 | 1.5x |
| Noblesville, IN | 64,430 | 98 | 1.3x |
| Westfield, IN | 41,652 | 103 | 1.3x |
| Warsaw, IN | 15,757 | 86 | 1.1x |
| Frankfort, IN | 15,569 | 85 | 1.1x |
| Decatur, IN | 9,700 | 84 | 1.1x |
| Middletown, KY | 7,885 | 103 | 1.3x |
