Cost of Living in Hudson, IN

With a cost of living index of 77, Hudson, IN is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 23% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Indiana state average. Hudson is a small community of 646 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Hudson's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,222 (7% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $87,000 (71% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.4x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Hudson is $62,917, which is 16% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 23% 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.