Home / Indiana / Lake Santee

Cost of Living in Lake Santee, IN

Population: 1,051 | Indiana

92
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Lake Santee is 8% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
74
Home Values
95
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Lake Santee, IN: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 92, Lake Santee, IN is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 8% cheaper than the national average and 14% above the Indiana state average of 78. Lake Santee is a small community of 1,051 residents.

The median household income in Lake Santee is $135,804, which is 81% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$135,804
vs US Median ($75,149)
+81%

Housing

Median Home Value
$226,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,281/mo

Everyday Prices in Lake Santee

BLS Average Prices for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.91
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-5% vs US
🥚
$2.37
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-5% vs US
🥛
$3.82
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-5% vs US
🍞
$1.75
Bread (white)
per lb
-5% vs US
🍗
$3.93
Chicken breast
per lb
-5% vs US
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-14% vs US

Compare Lake Santee With