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Cost of Living in Mount Etna, IN

Population: 155 | Indiana

78
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Mount Etna is 22% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
26
Home Values
90
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Mount Etna, IN: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 78, Mount Etna, IN is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 22% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Indiana state average. Mount Etna is a small community of 155 residents.

The median household income in Mount Etna is $55,500, which is 26% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Fort Wayne, 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
$55,500
vs US Median ($75,149)
-26%

Housing

Median Home Value
$80,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$816/mo

Everyday Prices in Mount Etna

BLS Average Prices for the Fort Wayne, 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
-15% vs US

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