Cost of Living in Dune Acres, IN

With a cost of living index of 132, Dune Acres, IN is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 32% more expensive than the national average and 54% above the Indiana state average of 78. Dune Acres is a small community of 247 residents.

The median household income in Dune Acres is $176,875, which is 135% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.