Cost of Living in Hortonville, IN

With a cost of living index of 85, Hortonville, IN is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 15% cheaper than the national average and 7% above the Indiana state average of 78. Hortonville is a small community of 186 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Hortonville's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $987 (25% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $277,800 (9% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.9x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Hortonville is $70,795, which is 6% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

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.